Occurring
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of occur; the act of happening or taking place, especially without being planned. It describes events, situations, or phenomena that come to pass or exist.
“Climate change is occurring at an unprecedented rate.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
Syllables
oc·cur·ring
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Nine letters with double 'C' and double 'R'; -ING ending
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Worth 14 points; double letters provide parallel play opportunities
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