How to pronounce concurrency
Say it like kung-KUHR-un-see. Concurrency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHR).
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- kung
- KUHR
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concurrency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concurrency
American and British speakers say concurrency in essentially the same way: /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/ in the US and /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kung-KUHR-un-see.
What does concurrency mean?
- The property or an instance of being concurrent; something that happens at the same time as something else.
- A property of systems where several processes execute at the same time.
- A stretch of road that is shared between two or more numbered or named routes.
Questions about saying concurrency
How do you pronounce concurrency?
Say kung-KUHR-un-see. The American pronunciation is /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/. In British English it is /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concurrency?
Concurrency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHR). Broken into parts: kung · KUHR · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say concurrency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/ and the British form is /kəŋˈkʌrənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.