How to Pronounce “concurrent”
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- British (UK)
- /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/
- Australian (AU)
- /kəŋˈkɐɹənt/
What “concurrent” means
adjective — Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “concurrent” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "concurrent" mean?
concurrent (adjective): Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
Which syllable is stressed in "concurrent"?
“concurrent” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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