How to pronounce concur
Say it like kun-KUR. Concur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- kun
- KUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of concur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-KUR.
What does concur mean?
- To agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.“The jury concurs with the case put forward by the defense lawyer, that the defendant is undoubtedly innocent.”
- To meet in the same point; to combine or conjoin; to contribute or help towards a common object or effect.“concurring plans”
- To converge.
Where does concur come from?
Borrowed from Latin concurro (“to run together, agree”).
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Words that rhyme with concur
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Questions about saying concur
How do you pronounce concur?
Say kun-KUR. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɝ/. In British English it is /kənˈkɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concur?
Concur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: kun · KUR.
Is concur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈkɜː/ (kun-KUR).