How to pronounce "bombardier"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "bombardier"

Learn how to break down "bombardier" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

bom-bardier
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˌbɒm.bəˈdɪə/
/ˌbɑm.bɚˈdɪɚ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

B AA2 M B ER0 D IH1 R
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "bombardier"

Pronunciation: /ˌbɒm.bəˈdɪə/

Noun

  • A bomber crew member who sights and releases bombs.
  • A non-commissioned officer rank in artillery, equivalent to corporal. Abbreviated Bdr.
    Example: "Wikipedia: Bombardier (Bdr) and Lance Bombardier (LBdr or L/Bdr) are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery instead of (respectively) Corporal and Lance Corporal. In the Canadian Forces, the Artillery Branch uses the ranks of Master Bombardier and Bombardier instead of Master Corporal and Corporal."
  • An artilleryman; a gunner.
  • A bombardier beetle.

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