How to Pronounce Occur

To pronounce "occur", say OCC-ur — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkɜː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈkɜː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “occur”

"occur" has 2 syllables: occ-ur. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does occur mean?

verb

  1. To happen or take place.

    “The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.”

  2. To present or offer itself.

    “I will write if the opportunity occurs.”

Synonyms

belimpbetidebetimecome to passhappentake placeappeararise

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Words that rhyme with occur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

happenhapcomeanticipatepassbe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occur"?▾

"Occur" has 2 syllables: occ · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "occur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occur" is /əˈkɜː/.

What does "occur" mean?▾

Occur: To happen or take place.

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