How do you pronounce "occurred"?

In American English: /əˈkɝːd/ (uh-KURD). In British English: /əkˈɜːd/ (uhk-ꞫD). In Canadian English: /əˈkɝːd/ (uh-KURD). In Australian English: /əkˈɜːd/ (uhk-ꞫD).

Is "occurred" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkɝːd/ (uh-KURD), while in British English it's /əkˈɜːd/ (uhk-ꞫD).

How to Pronounce "occurred"

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occurred

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/əˈkɝːd/

uh-KURD

Syllable Breakdown

əoc·kɝːdcurred

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