How to pronounce raconteur
Say it like rak-on-TUR. Raconteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- rak
- on
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raconteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of raconteur
- 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: rak-on-TUR.
What does raconteur mean?
- A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.
- To make witty remarks or stories.
Where does raconteur come from?
Borrowed from French raconteur.
Words that rhyme with raconteur
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Questions about saying raconteur
How do you pronounce raconteur?
Say rak-on-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌrækɑnˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ˌrækɒnˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raconteur?
Raconteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: rak · on · TUR.
Is raconteur 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 /ˌrækɒnˈtɜː/ (rak-on-TUR).