How to pronounce circling
Say it like SUR-kuh-ling. Circling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kuh-ling.
What does circling mean?
- present participle and gerund of circle How to pronounce circle
- A circular motion.
- The practice of sitting in a circle and taking turns to speak about one's emotions or experiences while the others listen, intended to be therapeutic or to strengthen relations within the group.
- A class of secretive drinking games, each with an unknown set of rules which new players must learn by immersion, taking place with participants sitting in a circle and drinking upon certain conditions being met.
Questions about saying circling
How do you pronounce circling?
Say SUR-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circling?
Circling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kuh · ling.
Is circling 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 /ˈsɜːkəlɪŋ/ (SUR-kuh-ling).