How to Pronounce Buccaneer

To pronounce "buccaneer", say BUCC-an-eer — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “buccaneer”

"buccaneer" has 3 syllables: bucc-an-eer. It rhymes with seer and here, if that helps it stick.

What does buccaneer mean?

noun

Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.
A pirate.

verb

To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.

Synonyms

pirate privateer

Words that rhyme with buccaneer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buccaneer"?▾

"Buccaneer" has 3 syllables: bucc · an · eer.

What is the IPA transcription of "buccaneer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buccaneer" is /ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "buccaneer" mean?▾

Buccaneer: Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

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