How to pronounce circlip
Say it like SUR-klip. Circlip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- klip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circlip 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.
- klipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circlip
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-klip.
What does circlip mean?
- A type of fastener consisting of a flexible metal ring of spring steel with open ends which can be snapped into place. Internal and external forms exist.
Where does circlip come from?
Blend of circle + clip.
Questions about saying circlip
How do you pronounce circlip?
Say SUR-klip. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝklɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːklɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circlip?
Circlip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · klip.
Is circlip 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 /ˈsɜːklɪp/ (SUR-klip).