How to pronounce occurrence
Say it like uh-KUR-runs. Occurrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- uh
- KUR
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occurrence 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of occurrence
American and British speakers say occurrence in essentially the same way: /əˈkɜrəns/ in the US and /əˈkʌrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHR-uns.
What does occurrence mean?
- an event that happens
- an instance of something occurring“a disease of frequent occurrence”“the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets”
Where does occurrence come from?
From Middle French occurrence, from Medieval Latin occurrentia.
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Words that rhyme with occurrence
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Questions about saying occurrence
How do you pronounce occurrence?
Say uh-KUR-runs. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɜrəns/. In British English it is /əˈkʌrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occurrence?
Occurrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: uh · KUR · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say occurrence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkɜrəns/ and the British form is /əˈkʌrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.