How to Pronounce "reconnoiter"
word
ˌɹikəˈnɔɪtɝ
ree-kə-NOY-ter
ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə
rek-ə-NOY-tuh
Definition
To go to a place in order to observe or examine it, often to gather military or strategic information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹikəˈnɔɪtɝ
British English
ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-kə-NOY-ter
UK
rek-ə-NOY-tuh
Listen in Context
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before moving forward.
We must reconnoiter the site to find safe paths.
The explorers reconnoitered the mountain before starting the climb.
We decided to reconnoiter the neighborhood before setting up camp.