How to pronounce connoisseurs
Say it like kon-uh-SURZ. Connoisseurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURZ).
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- kon
- uh
- SURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connoisseurs 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.
- SURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of connoisseurs
- 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-uh-SURZ.
What does connoisseurs mean?
- plural of connoisseur How to pronounce connoisseur
Words that rhyme with connoisseurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of connoisseurs.
Questions about saying connoisseurs
How do you pronounce connoisseurs?
Say kon-uh-SURZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnəˈsɝz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connoisseurs?
Connoisseurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SURZ). Broken into parts: kon · uh · SURZ.
Is connoisseurs 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 /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːz/ (kon-uh-SURZ).