How to Pronounce "mercenaries"
word
ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹiz
MUR-suh-nair-eez
mˈɜːsənəɹiz
MUR-suh-nuh-reez
Definition
Mercenaries are soldiers who fight for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty or patriotism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹiz
British English
mˈɜːsənəɹiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-suh-nair-eez
UK
MUR-suh-nuh-reez
Listen in Context
The army hired mercenaries to help fight in the war.
Mercenaries often fight for money, not for their country.
Some people became mercenaries after leaving the regular army.
The government denies using mercenaries, but rumors say otherwise.