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How to pronounce:
occurred
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkɜː
Examples:
The accident occurred in the afternoon.
The events occurred in a subsequence.
The periscope was raised, indicating the accident occurred in a low depth.
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Common mistakes of occurred pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "o-'CUR-red" instead of the correct "o-'CUR-red" (ˈəˈkɜrd in US, əˈkɜːd in UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the second syllable.
- Omitting the second "c": Some pronounce "occurred" as "o-curd" without the second "c." This leads to confusion with "curd." Tip: Remember to articulate both "c" sounds clearly: "o-'CUR-red."
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Learners often pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of the schwa sound "ə." This can lead to saying "o-'KUR-red." Tip: Use the schwa sound for the first syllable: "ə."
- Confusing with "occur": Some may say "occurred" as "o-'CUR" or "o-'CURR," dropping the past tense ending. Tip: Always include the "red" ending for the past tense: "o-'CUR-red."
- Incorrectly blending sounds: A common mistake is blending the sounds too much, resulting in "o-curd" instead of clearly pronouncing "occurred." Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly: "o-'CUR-red."