How to Pronounce "grenadiers"
word
ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪrz
gren-uh-DEERZ
ɡɹˈɛneɪdˌiəz
gren-AY-dee-uhz
Definition
Grenadiers are soldiers who were originally trained to throw grenades and later became elite infantry units in many armies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪrz
British English
ɡɹˈɛneɪdˌiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gren-uh-DEERZ
UK
gren-AY-dee-uhz
Listen in Context
The grenadiers stood in a line, ready for inspection.
Many armies in the past had units of grenadiers.
The uniform of the grenadiers was different from other soldiers.
During the parade, the grenadiers marched at the front, leading the ceremony.