How to pronounce circled
Say it like SUR-kuld. Circled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝkəld/SUR-kuld
UK British/ˈsɜːkəld/SUR-kuld
- SUR
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kuld.
What does circled mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of circle How to pronounce circle
- Marked with a surrounding circle or ellipse; ringed.“the circled items in a list”
- Having a certain type, or number, of circles“a five-circled logo”
- Having the form of a circle; round.
Questions about saying circled
How do you pronounce circled?
Say SUR-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəld/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circled?
Circled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kuld.
Is circled 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 /ˈsɜːkəld/ (SUR-kuld).