-aire

Questions

What does -aire mean?

One whose wealth exceeds a specific number of units in the local currency.

Where does -aire come from?

Rebracketing of millionaire, which was, in turn, borrowed from French millionnaire.

How to pronounce -aire

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-aire”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “-aire” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.