How to pronounce reconnoiters
Say it like rek-uh-NOY-terz. Reconnoiters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY).
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- rek
- uh
- NOY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconnoiters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconnoiters
- 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-tuz.
What does reconnoiters mean?
- plural of reconnoiter How to pronounce reconnoiter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reconnoiter How to pronounce reconnoiter
Questions about saying reconnoiters
How do you pronounce reconnoiters?
Say rek-uh-NOY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconnoiters?
Reconnoiters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: rek · uh · NOY · terz.
Is reconnoiters 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 /ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtəz/ (rek-uh-NOY-tuz).