How to Pronounce "connoisseurs"
word
ˌkɑnəˈsɝz
kah-nuh-SURZ
kˌɒnəsˈɜːz
kuh-nuh-SURZ
Definition
People who have a lot of knowledge and experience in a particular subject, especially about art, food, wine, or other fine things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnəˈsɝz
British English
kˌɒnəsˈɜːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kah-nuh-SURZ
UK
kuh-nuh-SURZ
Listen in Context
Many connoisseurs enjoy tasting rare cheeses.
The gallery was full of art connoisseurs.
Connoisseurs often know every detail about their favorite wines.
Only true connoisseurs could spot the difference between those two paintings.