How to pronounce circ
Say it like SURK. Circ is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/sɝk/SURK
UK British/sɜːk/SURK
- SURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circ pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of circ
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURK.
What does circ mean?
noun
- Circumcision.
- To circumcise.
Where does circ come from?
Clipping of circumcision.
Words that rhyme with circ
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circ.
Words that sound like circ
Questions about saying circ
How do you pronounce circ?
Say SURK. The American pronunciation is /sɝk/. In British English it is /sɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circ?
Circ is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURK.
Is circ 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 /sɜːk/ (SURK).
What words sound the same as circ?
Circ sounds the same as cirque in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.