How to pronounce “ocurrir”
Hear how “ocurrir (to happen / to occur)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to happen / to occur |
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| Syllables | o · cu · rrir (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RRIR. |
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| IPA | /o.ku.ˈriɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The rr is rolled: oh-koo-RREER.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿Qué ocurrió?What happened?
Ocurrió algo extraño.Something strange happened.
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