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