How to Pronounce Reconnoiter

To pronounce "reconnoiter", say REC-onn-oit-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reconnoiter”

"reconnoiter" has 4 syllables: rec-onn-oit-er. It rhymes with loiter and goitre, if that helps it stick.

What does reconnoiter mean?

noun

  1. An act or instance of reconnoitering.

    “The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter.”

verb

  1. To perform a reconnaissance (of an area; an enemy position); to scout with the aim of acquiring information.

    “Our scout will reconnoiter the path ahead of our troops.”

Synonyms

scoutsurvey

Words that rhyme with reconnoiter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loitergoitregoiterboyterkreuterreuterreutter

Related words

reconnoitrescoutreconnaissancerecognizediscoverreconscriptrecensereconquer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reconnoiter"?▾

"Reconnoiter" has 4 syllables: rec · onn · oit · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "reconnoiter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reconnoiter" is /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/.

What does "reconnoiter" mean?▾

Reconnoiter: An act or instance of reconnoitering.

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