Concur is a verb meaning to agree or share the same opinion about a situation or statement. It implies alignment with another’s view and can also mean to happen at the same time in formal contexts. In usage, it often precedes or accompanies formal decisions, reports, or conclusions where agreement is asserted.
"The committee members concur with the executive's assessment."
"Researchers concur that further study is needed to confirm the results."
"If the witnesses concur, we can proceed to the next phase of the investigation."
"All parties concur on the plan, and the contract was signed."
Concur comes from the Middle English concourcen, from Latin concurrere, formed from com- ‘together’ and currere ‘to run.’ The sense evolved from ‘to run together’ or ‘to coincide,’ to the modern meaning of agreeing or to happen simultaneously. The first English use appeared in the late 14th century, initially in legal and clerical language to denote agreement. Over time, concur broadened into general usage for statements, conclusions, or events that align in time or opinion. In contemporary English, it is common in formal writing, diplomacy, and analytical discourse, often paired with verbs like “agree,” “endorse,” or “ratify.” The word retains a precise sense of alignment—whether of opinions, conclusions, or events—emphasizing simultaneity or unanimity rather than mere similarity. Etymologically, it reflects the Latin root currere, which also underpins words like current, coursing through the idea of moving together toward a shared point. The persistence of concur in modern lexicon testifies to the durability of Latin-derived formal vocabulary in English, especially in professional and academic registers.
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Pronounce as /kənˈkər/ in US and UK. The first syllable is unstressed and a schwa /kən/. The second syllable bears stress: /ˈkər/ with a rhotacized 'er' vowel. In Australian English, it’s similar: /kənˈkɜː/ with a more open /ɜː/ vowel. Tip: keep the mouth slightly closed for /ən/ and form a compact, rounded /ər/ or /ɜː/ depending on accent. Listen for the two-beat rhythm: con- CUR. Audio reference: try hearing it in standard dictionaries or language tutorials to feel the unstressed-stressed pattern.
Common errors include pronouncing it as /ˈkɒn-kjuːr/ or blending it into /ˈkɒnkɜːr/ with an unnecessary diphthong in the second syllable. Another frequent issue is not clearly releasing the /r/ in rhotic accents, making it sound like /kənˈkʊə/ or /kənˈkɜː/. Correction: keep the first syllable unstressed /kən/ and emphasize /ˈkər/ with a clear /r/ or /ɜː/ depending on dialect; end with a light, controlled /r/ to avoid a trailing vowel. Practice with minimal pairs that contrast //kənˈkər// vs //kənˈkjuːr// to train the exact vowel and rhotic ending.
In US English, /kənˈkər/ with rhotic /ɹ/ sound and a schwa in the first syllable. UK English is similar but sometimes softer on the /ɜː/ in non-rhotic varieties, and the second syllable may reduce the /ər/ to /ə/ in-fast speech. Australian English tends to have a slightly broader vowel in the second syllable, often /ˈkɜː/ or /ˈkəː/ depending on speaker. Across all, the main differences are the treatment of rhoticity and the vowel quality in the stressed syllable; the initial /kən/ is consistently unstressed and short.
Concur presents a couple of tricky features: the unstressed schwa in the first syllable and the stressed, rhotacized second syllable. The /k/ followed by /n/ creates a quick consonant cluster that can blur in rapid speech, and the 'cur' contains /ɹ/ in rhotic accents or a more central vowel in non-rhotic ones. Mastering the precise single-stress on the second syllable and maintaining a clean /ɹ/ or /ɜː/ without slipping into a diphthong is the key challenge. With focused practice, you’ll keep the two-syllable rhythm intact and land the ending clearly.
No silent letters in concur, but there is a clear stress pattern: the second syllable is stressed (con-CUR). The initial /k/ is a hard voiceless consonant followed by a light /ən/ schwa, so the pace naturally tilts toward the second syllable. Avoid delaying the /k/ or merging it with the following vowel. You’ll hear a crisp onset /kən/ and a strong, concise /ˈkər/ in careful speech. Core idea: two-syllable word with primary stress on the second syllable.
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