How to pronounce occurs
Say it like uh-KURZ. Occurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ).
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- uh
- KURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occurs 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.
- KURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of occurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KURZ.
What does occurs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of occur How to pronounce occur
Words that rhyme with occurs
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Questions about saying occurs
How do you pronounce occurs?
Say uh-KURZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɝz/. In British English it is /əˈkɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occurs?
Occurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KURZ). Broken into parts: uh · KURZ.
Is occurs 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 /əˈkɜːz/ (uh-KURZ).