How to pronounce reconnaissance
Say it like ree-KAH-nuh-suns. Reconnaissance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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US American/riˈkɑnəsəns/ree-KAH-nuh-suns
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- ree
- KAH
- nuh
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnaissance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does reconnaissance mean?
noun
- The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.
Where does reconnaissance come from?
Borrowed from French reconnaissance (“recognition”).
Questions about saying reconnaissance
How do you pronounce reconnaissance?
Say ree-KAH-nuh-suns. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɑnəsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnaissance?
Reconnaissance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: ree · KAH · nuh · suns.