How to pronounce recursive
Say it like ree-KUR-siv. Recursive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
- ree
- KUR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recursive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 recursive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KUR-siv.
What does recursive mean?
- Drawing upon, invoking, or referring back to itself.“the recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other”
- Having to do with an object (typically a function or formula) which is defined in terms of the object itself.
- Having to do with an algorithm, program, subroutine, procedure, function, or other block of code that calls itself.
Where does recursive come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin recursīvus.
Words that rhyme with recursive
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Questions about saying recursive
How do you pronounce recursive?
Say ree-KUR-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈkɝsɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recursive?
Recursive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: ree · KUR · siv.
Is recursive 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 /rɪˈkɜːsɪv/ (rih-KUR-siv).