How to pronounce occurring
Say it like uh-KUR-ring. Occurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
- uh
- KUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occurring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of occurring
American and British speakers say occurring in essentially the same way: /əˈkɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkʌrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHR-ing.
What does occurring mean?
- present participle and gerund of occur How to pronounce occur
- present participle and gerund of occurre (obsolete form of occur)
- An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.
- That occurs in a specified manner.“naturally occurring macromolecules”
Words that rhyme with occurring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of occurring.
Questions about saying occurring
How do you pronounce occurring?
Say uh-KUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkʌrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occurring?
Occurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: uh · KUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say occurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkʌrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.