How to Pronounce Reconnoitre

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

reconnoitre

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reconnoitre”

"reconnoitre" has 4 syllables: rec-onn-oitr-e.

What does reconnoitre mean?

noun

  1. An act or instance of reconnoitring.

    “The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoitre.”

verb

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

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

  2. To recognise.

Synonyms

scoutsurvey

Related words

reconnoiterscoutreconnaissancedetectdiscoverrecognizerecensere-search

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reconnoitre"?▾

"Reconnoitre" has 4 syllables: rec · onn · oitr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reconnoitre"?▾

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

What does "reconnoitre" mean?▾

Reconnoitre: An act or instance of reconnoitring.

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