Proper Pronunciation Guide

precocious

[prə ko͜u ʃəs]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first letter “c” as
    /k/ and the second “c” as
    /ʃ/.
  • Stress the second syllable [ko͜u].
  • Do not pronounce the letter “i,” thereby making the word only three syllables. (The function of the letter “i” is to cause the letter “c” to be pronounced as
    /ʃ/.)

Practice Sentence:

 They have a very precocious child.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Unusually intelligent and insightful for being so young.

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