Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce connoisseur

kon-uh-SUR - three syllables, stress at the end

US/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/

kɑnəsɝ

UK/ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/

kɒnəsɜː

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Common mistake

Not 'kon-oh-SOOR' with a 'sure' ending; it is '-SUR', like 'stir'.

What “connoisseur” means

A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.

In a sentence

  • The restaurant hired a wine connoisseur to choose the pairings for the tasting menu.
  • You don't have to be a connoisseur to enjoy a good painting.

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