How to Pronounce "recon"
word
/ˈɹikɔn/
REE-kon
/ɹˌiːkˈɒn/
ree-KON
Definition
'Recon' is a short form of 'reconnaissance', mainly used to describe the act of gathering information, especially in a military or gaming context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹikɔn/
British English
/ɹˌiːkˈɒn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-kon
UK
ree-KON
Listen in Context
The soldiers went on a recon mission before sunrise.
He plays the recon role in the game, looking for hidden enemies.
A quick recon of the area showed it was safe.
Can you do some recon and see if the boss is in his office?