How many syllables in cursive?

There are 2 syllables in the word cursive.

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Divide cursive into syllables:

cur · sive

How to pronounce cursive:

Definition of cursive:

cursive (adjective):: running, coursing such as

Synonyms for cursive:

backhand

copperplate

cursive script

hand

handwriting

italic

longhand

minuscule

penmanship

round hand

running hand

scribble

script

Antonyms for cursive:

chintz

motif

pattern

patterned cloth

patterned fabric

patterned material

printed cloth

printed fabric

printed material

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