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How do you spell Occurred?

Correct spelling

occurred

Double trouble: two C's, two R's - 'occur' stressed on second syllable doubles the R

Why is occurred spelled this way?

Two C's, two R's. The doubling follows the standard rule: when a word ends in a stressed consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, double the final letter.

Common misspellings of occurred

occuredocurredoccureed

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour traffic.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell occurred?+
The correct spelling is "occurred". Double trouble: two C's, two R's - 'occur' stressed on second syllable doubles the R
Is it occured or occurred?+
The correct spelling is "occurred", not "occured".

Other commonly misspelled words

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