How to pronounce recure
Say it like rih-KYOOR. Recure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR).
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- rih
- KYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of recure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KYOOR.
What does recure mean?
- To arrive at; to reach; to attain.
Where does recure come from?
From Middle English recure, probably partly from Latin recūrāre, and partly from a reduced form of recover.
Words that rhyme with recure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recure.
Questions about saying recure
How do you pronounce recure?
Say rih-KYOOR. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkjʊr/. In British English it is /rɪˈkjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recure?
Recure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR). Broken into parts: rih · KYOOR.
Is recure 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 /rɪˈkjʊə/ (rih-KYOOR).