How to pronounce precursive
Say it like prih-KUR-siv. Precursive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/prɪˈkɝsɪv/prih-KUR-siv
UK British/prɪˈkɜːsɪv/prih-KUR-siv
- prih
- KUR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precursive 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precursive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-KUR-siv.
What does precursive mean?
adjective
- Preceding; introductory; precursory.
- Being a style of handwriting that can later be developed into cursive.
Where does precursive come from?
From pre- + cursive.
Words that rhyme with precursive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precursive.
Questions about saying precursive
How do you pronounce precursive?
Say prih-KUR-siv. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɝsɪv/. In British English it is /prɪˈkɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precursive?
Precursive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: prih · KUR · siv.
Is precursive 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 /prɪˈkɜːsɪv/ (prih-KUR-siv).