How to pronounce recurrent
Say it like rih-KUR-runt. Recurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
- rih
- KUR
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurrent 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.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recurrent
American and British speakers say recurrent in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkɜrənt/ in the US and /rɪˈkʌrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KUHR-unt.
What does recurrent mean?
- Recurring; happening time after time.“The patient complained of recurrent chest pain.”
- Non-transient.
- Running back toward its origin.“a recurrent nerve or artery”
Where does recurrent come from?
From Latin recurrens, present participle of recurrere.
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Words that rhyme with recurrent
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Questions about saying recurrent
How do you pronounce recurrent?
Say rih-KUR-runt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɜrənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkʌrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurrent?
Recurrent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: rih · KUR · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say recurrent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkɜrənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkʌrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.