How to Pronounce Precocial

To pronounce "precocial", say PREC-oc-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

PREC-oc-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “precocial”

"precocial" has 3 syllables: prec-oc-ial. It rhymes with praecocial, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: praecocial — easy to mix up when writing.

What does precocial mean?

adjective

  1. (of birds) Hatched from the egg already covered in down and with eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days.

Words that rhyme with precocial

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praecocial

Related words

superprecocialprehatchedprehatchingprecociousprelayprelayingprejuvenileprealternate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precocial"?▾

"Precocial" has 3 syllables: prec · oc · ial.

What does "precocial" mean?▾

Precocial: (of birds) Hatched from the egg already covered in down and with eyes open; capable of leaving the nest within a few days.

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