How to pronounce occurred
Say it like uh-KURD. Occurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURD).
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- uh
- KURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occurred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of occurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KURD.
What does occurred mean?
- simple past and past participle of occur How to pronounce occur
- simple past and past participle of occurre (obsolete form of occur)
Words that rhyme with occurred
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Questions about saying occurred
How do you pronounce occurred?
Say uh-KURD. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɝd/. In British English it is /əˈkɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occurred?
Occurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURD). Broken into parts: uh · KURD.
Is occurred 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 /əˈkɜːd/ (uh-KURD).