How to pronounce concurs
Say it like kun-KURZ. Concurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ).
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- kun
- KURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concurs 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.
- KURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of concurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-KURZ.
What does concurs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of concur How to pronounce concur
Words that rhyme with concurs
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Questions about saying concurs
How do you pronounce concurs?
Say kun-KURZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkɝz/. In British English it is /kənˈkɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concurs?
Concurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ). Broken into parts: kun · KURZ.
Is concurs 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 /kənˈkɜːz/ (kun-KURZ).