How to Pronounce "fusiliers"
word
ˌfjuːzəˈlɪərz
fyoo-zuh-LEERZ
fjˈuːsɪlˌiəz
fyoo-si-LEE-uhz
Definition
Fusiliers are soldiers, often part of a specific regiment, who originally carried a type of light flintlock musket called a fusil. The term is still used in the names of some modern military units.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfjuːzəˈlɪərz
British English
fjˈuːsɪlˌiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fyoo-zuh-LEERZ
UK
fyoo-si-LEE-uhz
Listen in Context
The fusiliers marched across the field.
These fusiliers wear special uniforms.
The museum has a display about old fusiliers.
My great-grandfather served with the fusiliers during the war.