How to Pronounce Cursorial

To pronounce "cursorial", say CURS-or-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CURS-or-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “cursorial”

"cursorial" has 3 syllables: curs-or-ial.

What does cursorial mean?

noun

  1. Such an animal

adjective

  1. Adapted for running.

    “The limbs of the horse are cursorial.”

  2. Having legs fitted for running.

    “The ostrich is a cursorial bird.”

Related words

gressorialambulatorialmediportalreptatorialnatatoriousscansorialsaltigradereptatory

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How many syllables are in "cursorial"?▾

"Cursorial" has 3 syllables: curs · or · ial.

What does "cursorial" mean?▾

Cursorial: Such an animal

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