Start with 'cur', using a short, relaxed 'ɜ' sound like in 'her'.
Move to 'rent', producing a clear 'r' and a short 'ənt' sound.
Stress the first syllable 'cur'.
curr-ant (incorrect stress on second syllable)
cur-rent (incorrect 'u' vowel sound)
cu-rent (missing 'r' sound)
Start with 'cur', using a short 'ʌ' sound like in 'cup'.
Move to 'rent', ensuring the 'r' is not pronounced too strongly.
Stress the first syllable 'cur'.
curr-ant (incorrect stress on second syllable)
cur-rent (incorrect 'u' vowel sound)
cu-rent (missing 'r' sound)
Place stress on the first syllable: CUR-rent.
No, pronounce the 't' lightly in both accents.
'AmE uses /ɜ/, while BrE uses /ʌ/'.
Happening or existing right now.
/ˈkɜrənsi/
Money system
/ˈkɜrəntli/
At this time
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
Course of study
Currency has a longer sound ending with /si/.
Currently extends the word with /li/.
Curriculum has a different second syllable with /ˈrɪk/.
Always emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
In American English, pronounce the 't' lightly without extra emphasis.
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