How to Pronounce "occur"
word
/əˈkɝ/
uh-KUR
/əkˈɜː/
uh-KUR
Definition
To happen or exist in a particular situation or place. It can also mean to come into someone's mind as a thought or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈkɝ/
British English
/əkˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KUR
UK
uh-KUR
Listen in Context
The accident occurred near the school.
These birds only occur in this part of the country.
It suddenly occurred to me that I forgot my keys.
Most of the damage occurred during the storm last night.