how to pronounce reconnaissance

/ɹiːˈkɑːnəsəns/

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reconnaissance is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of reconnaissance in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… on a reconnaissance mission …”

meanings of reconnaissance

noun:

The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

reconnaissance frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word reconnaissance occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.