How to pronounce recon
Say it like REE-kawn. Recon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈrikɔn/REE-kawn
UK British/rɪˈkɒn/rih-KON
- REE
- kawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of recon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: rih-KON.
What does recon mean?
noun
- reconnaissance.
- A hairstyle in which the sides of the head are shaven and the crest is cropped close.
- reconnoiter.
- The smallest genetic unit that is capable of undergoing recombination.
Where does recon come from?
Contracted form of reconnaissance.
Questions about saying recon
How do you pronounce recon?
Say REE-kawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikɔn/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recon?
Recon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · kawn.
Is recon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /rɪˈkɒn/ (rih-KON).