How do you pronounce "occurring"?

In American English: /əˈkɝːɪŋ/ (uh-KUR-ing). In British English: /əkˈɐɹɪŋ/ (uhk-ⱯR). In Canadian English: /əˈkɝːɪŋ/ (uh-KUR-ing). In Australian English: /əkˈɜːɹɪŋ/ (uhk-ꞫR-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkɝːɪŋ/ (uh-KUR-ing), while in British English it's /əkˈɐɹɪŋ/ (uhk-ⱯR).

How to Pronounce "occurring"

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occurring

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/əˈkɝːɪŋ/

uh-KUR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

əoc·kɝːcur·ɪŋring

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