How to Pronounce Raconteur

To pronounce "raconteur", say RAC-ont-eur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “raconteur”

"raconteur" has 3 syllables: rac-ont-eur. It rhymes with grandeur and poor, if that helps it stick.

What does raconteur mean?

noun

  1. A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

verb

  1. To make witty remarks or stories.

Words that rhyme with raconteur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grandeurpoorvoyeurdoercoeursieurpoorerigueurdarfurfuerkapoor

Related words

anecdotiststorytellernarratorromanceranecdoterraconteusetellerstorier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raconteur"?▾

"Raconteur" has 3 syllables: rac · ont · eur.

What is the IPA transcription of "raconteur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "raconteur" is /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/.

What does "raconteur" mean?▾

Raconteur: A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

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