How to pronounce connoisseur
Say it like kon-uh-SUR. Connoisseur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
- kon
- uh
- SUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Said 'kon-uh-SUR', with the stress at the very end.
Connoisseur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of connoisseur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-ih-SUR.
What does connoisseur mean?
- A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.“beer connoisseur”
Where does connoisseur come from?
Around 1705–1715, from French connoisseur, from the verb connoître (obsolete pre-1835 spelling of connaître (“to know”)).
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Words that rhyme with connoisseur
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Questions about saying connoisseur
How do you pronounce connoisseur?
Say kon-uh-SUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnɪˈsɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connoisseur?
Connoisseur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: kon · uh · SUR.
Is connoisseur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɒnɪˈsɜː/ (kon-ih-SUR).