How to Pronounce Cursive

To pronounce "cursive", say CURS-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɜːsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɜːsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cursive”

"cursive" has 3 syllables: curs-iv-e. It rhymes with subversive and coercive, if that helps it stick.

What does cursive mean?

noun

  1. A cursive character, letter or font.
  2. A manuscript written in cursive characters.

adjective

  1. Running; flowing.
  2. (of writing) Having successive letters joined together.

Antonyms

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Words that rhyme with cursive

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subversivecoercivediscursiveaversivedispersive

Related words

writtenlonghandcurlysemicursivecalligraphicgraphicalvirgularcircumflexed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cursive"?▾

"Cursive" has 3 syllables: curs · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cursive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cursive" is /ˈkɜːsɪv/.

What does "cursive" mean?▾

Cursive: A cursive character, letter or font.

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