How to Pronounce "currents"
word
/ˈkɝənts/
KUR-ents
/kˈʌɹənts/
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Definition
'Currents' are movements of water, air, or electricity flowing in a particular direction. The word can also refer to trends or flows in abstract contexts, but most commonly describes physical flow.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɝənts/
British English
/kˈʌɹənts/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
Ocean currents affect the climate of many countries.
Strong currents made swimming difficult.
Be careful of electric currents in the lab.
You could feel the cold currents as you stepped into the river.