How to pronounce precocial
Say it like prih-KOH-shul. Precocial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- prih
- KOH
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precocial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precocial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: prih-KOH-shul.
What does precocial mean?
- Hatched from the egg already covered in down and with eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days.
Where does precocial come from?
From Latin praecŏcĭa (“places where fruits ripen early”).
Words that rhyme with precocial
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Questions about saying precocial
How do you pronounce precocial?
Say prih-KOH-shul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkoʊʃəl/. In British English it is /prɪˈkəʊʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precocial?
Precocial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: prih · KOH · shul.
Is precocial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prɪˈkəʊʃəl/ (prih-KOH-shul).