How to pronounce reconnoitering
Say it like rek-uh-NOY-tuh-ring. Reconnoitering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- rek
- uh
- NOY
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnoitering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnoitering
- 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-ring.
What does reconnoitering mean?
- present participle and gerund of reconnoiter How to pronounce reconnoiter
- A reconnoiter of enemy land or position.
Questions about saying reconnoitering
How do you pronounce reconnoitering?
Say rek-uh-NOY-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnoitering?
Reconnoitering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: rek · uh · NOY · tuh · ring.
Is reconnoitering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtərɪŋ/ (rek-uh-NOY-tuh-ring).