How to pronounce intercurrent
Say it like in-ter-KUR-runt. Intercurrent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUR).
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- in
- ter
- KUR
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercurrent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 intercurrent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KUR-runt.
What does intercurrent mean?
- Coming between, temporally; intervening in time.
- Simultaneous; occurring at the same time as, or during the period of, another condition.
- Not belonging to any particular season.
Where does intercurrent come from?
Borrowed from Latin intercurrens, equivalent to inter- + current.
Words that rhyme with intercurrent
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Questions about saying intercurrent
How do you pronounce intercurrent?
Say in-ter-KUR-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈkɜrənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈkɜrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercurrent?
Intercurrent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · ter · KUR · runt.
Is intercurrent 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 /ˌɪntəˈkɜrənt/ (in-tuh-KUR-runt).