How to pronounce circadian
Say it like ser-KAY-dee-un. Circadian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ser
- KAY
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circadian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circadian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-KAY-dih-un.
What does circadian mean?
- Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behavior with a period of approximately 24 hours; especially of a biological process.
Where does circadian come from?
From Latin circā (“around”) + diēs (“day”) + English -an.
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Words that rhyme with circadian
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Questions about saying circadian
How do you pronounce circadian?
Say ser-KAY-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈkeɪdiən/. In British English it is /səˈkeɪdɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circadian?
Circadian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ser · KAY · dee · un.
Is circadian 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 /səˈkeɪdɪən/ (suh-KAY-dih-un).