How to pronounce circles
Say it like SUR-kulz. Circles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝkəlz/SUR-kulz
UK British/ˈsɜːkəlz/SUR-kulz
- SUR
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kulz.
What does circles mean?
noun
- plural of circle How to pronounce circle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of circle How to pronounce circle
Questions about saying circles
How do you pronounce circles?
Say SUR-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circles?
Circles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kulz.
Is circles 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 /ˈsɜːkəlz/ (SUR-kulz).