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recursive

The # of syllables in recursive can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/recursive .

How many syllables in recursive?

3 syllables

Divide recursive into syllables: re-cur-sive
How to pronounce recursive: ri-kur-siv
How to say recursive:

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