How to pronounce concurrently
Say it like kun-KUR-runt-lee. Concurrently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- kun
- KUR
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concurrently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concurrently
American and British speakers say concurrently in essentially the same way: /kənˈkɜrəntli/ in the US and /kənˈkɜrəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KUR-runt-lee.
What does concurrently mean?
- In a concurrent manner; at the same time.
Where does concurrently come from?
From concurrent + -ly.
Questions about saying concurrently
How do you pronounce concurrently?
Say kun-KUR-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɜrəntli/. In British English it is /kənˈkɜrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concurrently?
Concurrently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: kun · KUR · runt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say concurrently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkɜrəntli/ and the British form is /kənˈkɜrəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.