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current
Definition:
(nou) a flow of electricity through a conductor (nou) a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) (nou) dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌrənt
Examples:
It is the current description of gravitation in modern physics.
The most recent example is the appointment of the current headteacher.
The current format of the listing on Recent Changes is intrusive and tedious.
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Common mistakes of current pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cu-RENT" instead of "CUR-rent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as noted in IPA: /ˈkɜːrənt/ (UK), /ˈkɜr-ənt/ (US).
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to skip the "u" sound, leading to "carnet" instead of "current". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "u" clearly, as in /ˈkɜːrənt/ (UK), /ˈkɜr-ənt/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "current" with an "a" sound, saying "car-rent". Tip: Focus on the "u" as in "cup" to achieve the correct pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrənt/ (UK), /ˈkɜr-ənt/ (US).
- Blending syllables: Learners might blend the syllables, saying "currnt". Tip: Keep the syllables distinct; pronounce both clearly: "CUR" and "rent", as shown in IPA: /ˈkɜːrənt/ (UK), /ˈkɜr-ənt/ (US).
- Confusing with "currant": Some confuse "current" with "currant", the fruit. Tip: Remember that "current" has an extra "r" sound, and focus on the correct IPA: /ˈkɜːrənt/ (UK), /ˈkɜr-ənt/ (US).