buccaneer
nounHow many syllables in buccaneer?
There are 3 syllables in the word buccaneer.Divide buccaneer into syllables:
buc · ca · neer
How to pronounce buccaneer:
Definition of buccaneer:
- buccaneer (noun):
- pirate
- a pirate, esp. in the Caribbean in the 17th and 18th centuries
- any of the freebooters preying on spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century west indies
- someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation.
Synonyms for buccaneer:
piratecorsairraiderlooterAntonyms for buccaneer:
policelawOther 3-syllable words like buccaneer
Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like buccaneer does.
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word allotype?
Question 1 of 5
Syllable Fun Fact
English's rich history of borrowing words from other languages leads to a wide variety of syllable structures, such as the four-syllable word 'television'.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!
Trending words
These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.