How to Pronounce Discursive

To pronounce "discursive", say DISC-urs-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “discursive”

"discursive" has 4 syllables: disc-urs-iv-e. It rhymes with subversive and coercive, if that helps it stick.

What does discursive mean?

adjective

  1. (of speech or writing) Tending to digress from the main point; rambling.
  2. Using reason and argument rather than intuition.

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Words that rhyme with discursive

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subversivecoerciveaversivecursivedispersive

Related words

digressiveexcursiveramblingindirectlogicaldianoeticprolixmeandering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "discursive"?▾

"Discursive" has 4 syllables: disc · urs · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "discursive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "discursive" is /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/.

What does "discursive" mean?▾

Discursive: (of speech or writing) Tending to digress from the main point; rambling.

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