How to Pronounce Occurrence

To pronounce "occurrence", say OCC-urr-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “occurrence”

"occurrence" has 4 syllables: occ-urr-enc-e. It rhymes with recurrence and concurrence, if that helps it stick.

What does occurrence mean?

noun

  1. An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.
  2. (grammar) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change in or over time.

Antonyms

state

Words that rhyme with occurrence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recurrenceconcurrencetransferencedeterrencecoinsurancecurrence

Related words

happeningincidencecircumstanceeventcaseincidentsituationoccasion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occurrence"?▾

"Occurrence" has 4 syllables: occ · urr · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "occurrence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occurrence" is /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/.

What does "occurrence" mean?▾

Occurrence: An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

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