How to Pronounce "buccaneers"
word
ˌbəkəˈniɹz
buh-kuh-NEERZ
bˌʌkɐnˈiəz
buk-uh-NEE-uhz
Definition
'Buccaneers' were pirates, especially those who operated in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th and 18th centuries. The word can also refer more generally to bold adventurers or risk-takers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbəkəˈniɹz
British English
bˌʌkɐnˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-kuh-NEERZ
UK
buk-uh-NEE-uhz
Listen in Context
In history class, we learned about the buccaneers of the Caribbean.
Some buccaneers became very rich from treasure.
The ship was attacked by buccaneers.
Modern companies sometimes call themselves digital buccaneers to sound adventurous.