how to pronounce martyrs

/ˈmɑːɹtɚz/

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martyrs is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of martyrs in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… paintings depicting martyrs another …”

meanings of martyrs

noun:

Plural of martyr.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of martyr.

martyrs frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word martyrs occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.