How to Pronounce Buccaneers

To pronounce "buccaneers", say BUCC-an-eers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

BUCC-an-eers

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💡 Tip for remembering “buccaneers”

"buccaneers" has 3 syllables: bucc-an-eers. It rhymes with jeers and teres, if that helps it stick.

What does buccaneers 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.

Synonyms

pirate privateer

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Words that rhyme with buccaneers

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jeers teres shears hears tiers seers ears briers disappears jears overhears musketeers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buccaneers"?▾

"Buccaneers" has 3 syllables: bucc · an · eers.

What does "buccaneers" mean?▾

Buccaneers: 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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