How to pronounce reconnoitre
Say it like rek-uh-NOY-ter. Reconnoitre 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
Reconnoitre 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 reconnoitre
- 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 reconnoitre mean?
- To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of gaining information.“Our scout will reconnoitre the path ahead of our troops.”
- An act or instance of reconnoitring.“The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoitre.”
Where does reconnoitre come from?
From French reconnoître (obsolete spelling of reconnaître), from Latin recognoscere (“to recognise”).
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Questions about saying reconnoitre
How do you pronounce reconnoitre?
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 reconnoitre?
Reconnoitre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOY). Broken into parts: rek · uh · NOY · ter.
Is reconnoitre 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).