How to Pronounce "mercenary"
word
/ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/
MUR-suh-nair-ee
/mˈɜːsənəɹi/
MUR-suh-nuh-ree
Definition
A mercenary is someone who is paid to work, especially to fight as a soldier, mainly for money rather than loyalty or a cause. It can also describe a person who does something only for personal gain.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/
British English
/mˈɜːsənəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-suh-nair-ee
UK
MUR-suh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The army hired a mercenary to join their fight.
He is considered a mercenary because he only works for money.
The company refuses to act in a mercenary way.
He has a bit of a mercenary streak—he’ll do anything for the right price.