How to Pronounce "current"
word
/ˈkɑɹənt/
KUR-uhnt
/kˈʌɹənt/
KUH-ruhnt
Definition
“Current” most commonly means happening now or existing at the present time. It can also mean the movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɹənt/
British English
/kˈʌɹənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUR-uhnt
UK
KUH-ruhnt
Listen in Context
I tried to swim back, but the current kept pulling me away from shore.
The current in this river is very strong.
My current phone is three years old.
Be careful — the wire has an electric current.