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# How to pronounce "pursive" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/ˈpɜː(ɹ)sɪv/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **pur·sive**
- **Parts of Speech**: adjective
- **ADJECTIVE**: Obsolete form of pursy.
  - *Example*: "a pursive horse"

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (1 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "pursive" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "on my head. If my bad blame lie on the man. Come here, gentle mistress. Do pursive in all this noble company where most you of obedience. My noble father, I do perceive her a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education. My"
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 28:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4vsFO1mh4o&t=1681s)


## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "pursive" correctly?
"pursive" is pronounced `/ˈpɜː(ɹ)sɪv/`. Syllable breakdown: **pur·sive**.

### What does "pursive" mean in context?
Obsolete form of pursy.

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