How to Pronounce Millionaire

To pronounce "millionaire", say MILL-ion-air-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “millionaire”

"millionaire" has 4 syllables: mill-ion-air-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does millionaire mean?

noun

  1. (strictly) A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency, but less than two million.
  2. A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency; a multimillionaire.

Words that rhyme with millionaire

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millionaire"?▾

"Millionaire" has 4 syllables: mill · ion · air · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "millionaire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "millionaire" is /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "millionaire" mean?▾

Millionaire: (strictly) A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency, but less than two million.

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