To pronounce "legionnaires", say LEG-ionn-air-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"legionnaires" has 4 syllables: leg-ionn-air-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.
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"Legionnaires" has 4 syllables: leg · ionn · air · es.
Legionnaires: A member of a legion, especially the French Foreign Legion.
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