To pronounce "recurring", say REC-urr-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"recurring" has 3 syllables: rec-urr-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The theme of the prodigal son recurs later in the third act.”
noun
adjective
“He has recurring asthma attacks.”
“Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal.”
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"Recurring" has 3 syllables: rec · urr · ing.
Recurring: To have recourse (to) someone or something for assistance, support etc.
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