How to pronounce recurse
Say it like rih-KURS. Recurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS).
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- rih
- KURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurse 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.
- KURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of recurse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KURS.
What does recurse mean?
- To execute a procedure recursively.“The algorithm then recurses on the children of the current tree node.”
Where does recurse come from?
Back-formation from recursion.
Words that rhyme with recurse
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Questions about saying recurse
How do you pronounce recurse?
Say rih-KURS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɝs/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurse?
Recurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURS). Broken into parts: rih · KURS.
Is recurse 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 /rɪˈkɜːs/ (rih-KURS).