How to pronounce recurring
Say it like rih-KUR-ring. Recurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
- rih
- KUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recurring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recurring
American and British speakers say recurring in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KUR-ring.
What does recurring mean?
- coming back“a revenant ghost”
Words that rhyme with recurring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recurring.
Questions about saying recurring
How do you pronounce recurring?
Say rih-KUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recurring?
Recurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: rih · KUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say recurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.