How to pronounce circuitry
Say it like SUR-kuh-tree. Circuitry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kuh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circuitry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of circuitry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kih-tree.
What does circuitry mean?
- A specific system of electrical circuits in a particular device; (uncountable) the design of such a system.
- Electrical (or, by extension, other) circuits considered as a group.
- The brain's neural network.
Where does circuitry come from?
From circuit + -ry.
Questions about saying circuitry
How do you pronounce circuitry?
Say SUR-kuh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkətri/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circuitry?
Circuitry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kuh · tree.
Is circuitry 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 /ˈsɜːkɪtri/ (SUR-kih-tree).