How to Pronounce "reconnaissance"
word
/ɹiˈkɑnəsəns/
ri-KAH-nuh-suhns
/ɹɪkˈɒnɪsəns/
ri-KON-i-suhns
Definition
The act of exploring or surveying an area, especially to gather military or strategic information before taking further action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈkɑnəsəns/
British English
/ɹɪkˈɒnɪsəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KAH-nuh-suhns
UK
ri-KON-i-suhns
Listen in Context
The army sent a team for reconnaissance before the main attack.
The pilot performed an aerial reconnaissance of the area.
Maps from the reconnaissance were used to plan the next steps.
Before we move in, a quick reconnaissance should tell us what we're dealing with.