How to Pronounce Current

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkʌɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “current”

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

What does current mean?

noun

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.

adjective

Existing or occurring at the moment
“current events; current leaders; current negotiations”
Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
“current affairs; current bills and coins; current fashions”

Synonyms

electric current flow stream tendency fashionable prevailing prevalent rife up-to-date present

Antonyms

future past out-of-date unfashionable

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Words that rhyme with current

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concurrent recurrent burnt crosscurrent intercurrent undercurrent learnt bernt ahrendt arant arent arhant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "current"?▾

"Current" has 2 syllables: curr · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "current"?▾

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

What does "current" mean?▾

Current: The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

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