To pronounce "precocious", say PREC-oc-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/
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"precocious" has 3 syllables: prec-oc-ious. It rhymes with atrocious and ferocious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The precocious plant was already blooming flowers by day 4.”
“The precocious child began reading the newspaper at age four.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Precocious" has 3 syllables: prec · oc · ious.
The IPA transcription of "precocious" is /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/.
Precocious: Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
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