How to Pronounce Currant

To pronounce "currant", say CURR-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkʌɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “currant”

"currant" has 2 syllables: curr-ant. It rhymes with concurrent and recurrent, if that helps it stick.

What does currant mean?

noun

  1. A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4mm diameter when dried.
  2. The fruit of various shrubs of the genus Ribes, white, black or red.

Words that rhyme with currant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concurrentrecurrentcrosscurrentintercurrentundercurrentcurrent

Related words

grapeblackcurrantblack-currantblack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "currant"?▾

"Currant" has 2 syllables: curr · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "currant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "currant" is /ˈkʌɹənt/.

What does "currant" mean?▾

Currant: A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4mm diameter when dried.

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