How to Pronounce Reconnoitring

To pronounce "reconnoitring", say REC-onn-oitr-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

REC-onn-oitr-ing

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"reconnoitring" has 4 syllables: rec-onn-oitr-ing.

What does reconnoitring mean?

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.

noun

  1. An act of reconnaissance.

Synonyms

scoutsurvey

Related words

scoutreconnaisancereconnaissancerecognizationrecognitionreacknowledgementrecognizitionresee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reconnoitring"?▾

"Reconnoitring" has 4 syllables: rec · onn · oitr · ing.

What does "reconnoitring" mean?▾

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

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