How to pronounce currents
Say it like KUR-runts. Currents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Currents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of currents
American and British speakers say currents in essentially the same way: /ˈkɜrənts/ in the US and /ˈkɜrənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUR-runts.
What does currents mean?
- plural of current How to pronounce current
Questions about saying currents
How do you pronounce currents?
Say KUR-runts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɜrənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɜrənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in currents?
Currents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · runts.
Do Americans and Brits say currents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɜrənts/ and the British form is /ˈkɜrənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.