How to Pronounce "zaire"
word
zaɪˈɪɹ
zy-EER
zaɪˈiə
zy-EE-uh
Definition
Zaire was the official name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1971 and 1997. It is also the name of the former national currency used during that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
zaɪˈɪɹ
British English
zaɪˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
zy-EER
UK
zy-EE-uh
Listen in Context
Zaire was the name of a country in Africa.
The capital city of Zaire was Kinshasa.
My history book talks about Zaire and its changes.
He collected old Zaire coins when he traveled to Africa.