How to pronounce concurrent
Say it like kun-KUR-runt. Concurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- kun
- KUR
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concurrent 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.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concurrent
American and British speakers say concurrent in essentially the same way: /kənˈkɜrənt/ in the US and /kəŋˈkʌrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kung-KUHR-unt.
What does concurrent mean?
- Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
- Belonging to the same period; contemporary.
- Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect.
- One who, or that which, concurs; a joint or contributory cause.
- One pursuing the same course, or seeking the same objects; hence, a rival; an opponent.
- One of the supernumerary days of the year over fifty-two complete weeks; so called because they concur with the solar cycle, the course of which they follow.
Where does concurrent come from?
From Middle English concurrent, from Old French concurrent, from Latin concurrēns, present active participle of concurrō (“happen at the same time”), from con- (“with”) + currō (“run”).
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Words that rhyme with concurrent
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Questions about saying concurrent
How do you pronounce concurrent?
Say kun-KUR-runt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɜrənt/. In British English it is /kəŋˈkʌrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concurrent?
Concurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: kun · KUR · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say concurrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkɜrənt/ and the British form is /kəŋˈkʌrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.