How to pronounce recur
Say it like rih-KUR. Recur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- rih
- KUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of recur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KUR.
What does recur mean?
- Of an event, situation, etc.: to appear or happen again, especially repeatedly.“The theme of the prodigal son recurs later in the third act.”
- Of a disease or symptom: to happen again, especially repeatedly or after a remission or an apparent recovery.
- Of a memory, thought, etc.: to come to the mind again.
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Words that rhyme with recur
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Questions about saying recur
How do you pronounce recur?
Say rih-KUR. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɝ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recur?
Recur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: rih · KUR.
Is recur 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 /rɪˈkɜː/ (rih-KUR).