How to Pronounce "pioneers"
word
py-uh-NEERZ
py-uh-NEEZ
Definition
People who are the first to do something new or important, or the first to settle a new region. "Pioneers" can refer to both historical settlers and people who introduce new ideas or technology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpaɪəˈnɪɹz
British English
paɪənˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
py-uh-NEERZ
UK
py-uh-NEEZ
Listen in Context
Many pioneers traveled west to start a new life.
The Wright brothers were aviation pioneers.
Those pioneers built the first homes in the town.
Today, tech pioneers are changing the way we live.