How to pronounce recurrence
Say it like rih-KUR-runs. Recurrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
- rih
- KUR
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurrence 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.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recurrence
American and British speakers say recurrence in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkɜrəns/ in the US and /rɪˈkɜrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KUR-runs.
What does recurrence mean?
- Return or reversion to a certain state.
- The instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.
- A return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease.
Where does recurrence come from?
From recurrent + -ence, cognate with Latin recurrentia, from recurrēns (“returning back, recurring”), form of recurrō (“to return, to recur”) (English recur).
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Words that rhyme with recurrence
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Questions about saying recurrence
How do you pronounce recurrence?
Say rih-KUR-runs. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɜrəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurrence?
Recurrence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: rih · KUR · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say recurrence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkɜrəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈkɜrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.