How to pronounce recurvate
Say it like rih-KUR-vayt. Recurvate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- rih
- KUR
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurvate 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recurvate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KUR-vayt.
What does recurvate mean?
- To bend or curve back; to recurve.
- recurved
Words that rhyme with recurvate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recurvate.
Questions about saying recurvate
How do you pronounce recurvate?
Say rih-KUR-vayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɝveɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜːveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurvate?
Recurvate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: rih · KUR · vayt.
Is recurvate 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 /rɪˈkɜːveɪt/ (rih-KUR-vayt).