How to Pronounce "missionaries"
word
ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹiz
MISH-uh-NAIR-eez
mˈɪʃənəɹiz
MISH-uh-nuh-reez
Definition
People, often sent by a religious group, who travel to another place to teach their religion and help the community.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹiz
British English
mˈɪʃənəɹiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MISH-uh-NAIR-eez
UK
MISH-uh-nuh-reez
Listen in Context
Missionaries travel to different countries to share their faith.
Many missionaries work to build schools and hospitals.
Missionaries often learn the local language to help people better.
There were several missionaries living in the village when I grew up.