How to Pronounce Precursory

To pronounce "precursory", say PREC-urs-ory — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREC-urs-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “precursory”

"precursory" has 3 syllables: prec-urs-ory.

What does precursory mean?

noun

  1. A precursor; a sign of the onset of something.

adjective

  1. Being or relating to a precursor; relating to events that will follow.

    “precursory symptoms of a fever”

Related words

premonitorypropheticalpropheticintroductoryopeningkeynoteprecursiveprecursorial

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How many syllables are in "precursory"?▾

"Precursory" has 3 syllables: prec · urs · ory.

What does "precursory" mean?▾

Precursory: A precursor; a sign of the onset of something.

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