How to pronounce currently
Say it like KUR-runt-lee. Currently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Currently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 currently
American and British speakers say currently in essentially the same way: /ˈkɜrəntli/ in the US and /ˈkʌrəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHR-unt-lee.
What does currently mean?
- at this time or period; now“he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations”“currently they live in Connecticut”
Where does currently come from?
From current + -ly.
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Questions about saying currently
How do you pronounce currently?
Say KUR-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɜrəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in currently?
Currently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · runt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say currently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɜrəntli/ and the British form is /ˈkʌrəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.