How to Pronounce Connoisseur

To pronounce "connoisseur", say CONN-oiss-eur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “connoisseur”

"connoisseur" has 3 syllables: conn-oiss-eur. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does connoisseur mean?

noun

  1. A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste

Synonyms

cognoscente

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Words that rhyme with connoisseur

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inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburramateur

Related words

cognoscentiexpertorderendconnaisseurvirtuosogourmetcritic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "connoisseur"?▾

"Connoisseur" has 3 syllables: conn · oiss · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "connoisseur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "connoisseur" is /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/.

What does "connoisseur" mean?▾

Connoisseur: A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste

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