How to Pronounce "recurrence"
word
ɹiˈkɝəns/, /ɹɪˈkɝəns
ri-KUR-uhns
ɹɪkˈʌɹəns
ri-KUR-uhns
Definition
The act or instance of happening again, especially something negative or unwanted like a problem, disease, or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈkɝəns/, /ɹɪˈkɝəns
British English
ɹɪkˈʌɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KUR-uhns
UK
ri-KUR-uhns
Listen in Context
The doctor warned about the recurrence of the disease.
There has been a recurrence of the same problem at work.
Preventing the recurrence of accidents is important.
They’re monitoring her closely for any recurrence of the symptoms.