How to pronounce cercal
Say it like SUR-kul. Cercal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cercal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cercal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kul.
What does cercal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the tail.
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Words that rhyme with cercal
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Words that sound like cercal
Questions about saying cercal
How do you pronounce cercal?
Say SUR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cercal?
Cercal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kul.
Is cercal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːkəl/ (SUR-kul).
What words sound the same as cercal?
Cercal sounds the same as circle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.