How to Pronounce “recurrent”
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- American (US)
- /ɹɪˈkɝənt/
- British (UK)
- /ɹɪˈkʌɹənt/
- Australian (AU)
- /ɹɪˈkʌɹənt/
What “recurrent” means
adjective — Recurring; happening time after time.
Example: The patient complained of recurrent chest pain.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “recurrent” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈkɝənt/ 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. /ɹɪˈkɝənt/ 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 "recurrent" mean?
recurrent (adjective): Recurring; happening time after time. For example — The patient complained of recurrent chest pain.
How do you pronounce "recurrent" in American vs British English?
American English: /ɹɪˈkɝənt/. British English: /ɹɪˈkʌɹənt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "recurrent"?
/ɹɪˈkɝənt/ in American English, /ɹɪˈkʌɹənt/ in British English, /ɹɪˈkʌɹənt/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "recurrent"?
“recurrent” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹɪˈkɝənt/ 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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