How to pronounce precurse
Say it like prih-KURS. Precurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS).
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- prih
- KURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precurse 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.
- KURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of precurse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-KURS.
What does precurse mean?
- To forerun or precede.
Where does precurse come from?
English pre- + curse, from Latin praecursum (supine of praecurrō [“run before”]).
Words that rhyme with precurse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precurse.
Questions about saying precurse
How do you pronounce precurse?
Say prih-KURS. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɝs/. In British English it is /prɪˈkɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precurse?
Precurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS). Broken into parts: prih · KURS.
Is precurse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɪˈkɜːs/ (prih-KURS).