How to pronounce reconnoitered
Say it like rek-uh-NOY-terd. Reconnoitered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- rek
- uh
- NOY
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnoitered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnoitered
- 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-tud.
What does reconnoitered mean?
- simple past and past participle of reconnoiter How to pronounce reconnoiter
- Of a region or situation that has been surveyed (especially in a military situation).
Questions about saying reconnoitered
How do you pronounce reconnoitered?
Say rek-uh-NOY-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtɚd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnoitered?
Reconnoitered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: rek · uh · NOY · terd.
Is reconnoitered 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 /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtəd/ (rek-uh-NOY-tud).