English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Current Pronunciation
Current is pronounced KUR-uhnt, IPA /ˈkɑrənt/.
KUR-uhnt
US /ˈkɑrənt/ · UK /ˈkʌrənt/
Syllables: KUR · uhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective; also noun: Happening now, or a flow of water, air, or electricity.
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Current in a Sentence
- The current timetable runs until April.
- A strong current runs under the bridge.
- Check the current draw before you add another socket.
Common Mispronunciations of Current
Not KYOO-ruhnt
The first vowel is the ur of hurry, with no y glide in front of it.
Not kuh-RENT
The beat stays on the first syllable and the ending is a weak uhnt, so it never sounds like the word rent.
Tip: Current and currant, the dried fruit, are said the same way.
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