How to pronounce precursors
Say it like pree-KUR-serz. Precursors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- pree
- KUR
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precursors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of precursors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-KUR-suz.
What does precursors mean?
- plural of precursor How to pronounce precursor
Questions about saying precursors
How do you pronounce precursors?
Say pree-KUR-serz. The American pronunciation is /priˈkɝsɚz/. In British English it is /priˈkɜːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precursors?
Precursors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: pree · KUR · serz.
Is precursors 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 /priˈkɜːsəz/ (pree-KUR-suz).