How to pronounce circularize
Say it like SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze. Circularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝkjələˌraɪz/SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze
UK British/ˈsɜːkjələˌraɪz/SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze
- SUR
- kyuh
- luh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circularize 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of circularize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze.
What does circularize mean?
verb
- To publicize something by publishing and distributing circulars.
- To distribute a circular or circulars to.
- To canvass opinion by using a questionnaire.
Where does circularize come from?
From circular (widely distributed notice) + -ize.
Questions about saying circularize
How do you pronounce circularize?
Say SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjələˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjələˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circularize?
Circularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · luh · ryze.
Is circularize 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 /ˈsɜːkjələˌraɪz/ (SUR-kyuh-luh-ryze).