How to pronounce reconquer
Say it like ree-KAWNG-ker. Reconquer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWNG).
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- ree
- KAWNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconquer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reconquer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-KONG-kuh.
What does reconquer mean?
- To conquer again.
Where does reconquer come from?
Middle French reconquerir, reconquérir or from re- + conquer.
Questions about saying reconquer
How do you pronounce reconquer?
Say ree-KAWNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɔŋkɚ/. In British English it is /riˈkɒŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconquer?
Reconquer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWNG). Broken into parts: ree · KAWNG · ker.
Is reconquer 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 /riˈkɒŋkə/ (ree-KONG-kuh).