How to pronounce current

Say it like this: /ˈkɐɹənt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkɐɹənt/
British/ˈkʌɹənt/

What does current mean?

nounThe generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) ellipsis of ocean current.

electricity, power in general.

adjExisting or occurring at the moment.

“current leaders”

Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment; having currency.

“current affairs”

Electric; of or relating to electricity.

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