How to pronounce occurrences
Say it like uh-KUR-run-siz. Occurrences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- uh
- KUR
- run
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occurrences 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.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of occurrences
American and British speakers say occurrences in essentially the same way: /əˈkɜrənsɪz/ in the US and /əˈkɜrənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUR-run-siz.
What does occurrences mean?
- plural of occurrence How to pronounce occurrence
Questions about saying occurrences
How do you pronounce occurrences?
Say uh-KUR-run-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɜrənsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈkɜrənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occurrences?
Occurrences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: uh · KUR · run · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say occurrences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkɜrənsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈkɜrənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.