How to pronounce reconnoiter
Say it like rek-uh-NOY-ter. Reconnoiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- rek
- uh
- NOY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnoiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnoiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rek-uh-NOY-tuh.
What does reconnoiter mean?
- To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.“Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.”
- An act or instance of reconnoitering.“The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.”
Where does reconnoiter come from?
From French reconnoître (obsolete spelling of reconnaître), from Latin recognoscere (“to recognize”).
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Questions about saying reconnoiter
How do you pronounce reconnoiter?
Say rek-uh-NOY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnoiter?
Reconnoiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: rek · uh · NOY · ter.
Is reconnoiter 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 /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ (rek-uh-NOY-tuh).