How to pronounce recurve
Say it like rih-KURV. Recurve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURV).
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- rih
- KURV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurve 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.
- KURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of recurve
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KURV.
What does recurve mean?
- A type of knife blade shape that involves several curves including a concave curve on a portion of the edge, resulting in a belly that is lower than the handle bottom.“not as much recurve as a kukri would have, but plenty enough to make me smile”
- A recurve bow.
- A landform consisting of a hook at the tip of a coastal spit.
- To curve again, to rebend.
- To curve back on itself.
- To change direction.
Where does recurve come from?
Derived from Latin recurvō.
Words that rhyme with recurve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recurve.
Questions about saying recurve
How do you pronounce recurve?
Say rih-KURV. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɝv/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurve?
Recurve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURV). Broken into parts: rih · KURV.
Is recurve 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 /rɪˈkɜːv/ (rih-KURV).