How to pronounce circularizing
Say it like SUR-kyuh-luh-ry-zing. Circularizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
- SUR
- kyuh
- luh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circularizing 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circularizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-luh-ry-zing.
What does circularizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of circularize How to pronounce circularize
Questions about saying circularizing
How do you pronounce circularizing?
Say SUR-kyuh-luh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjələˌraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjələˌraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circularizing?
Circularizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · luh · ry · zing.
Is circularizing 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 /ˈsɜːkjələˌraɪzɪŋ/ (SUR-kyuh-luh-ry-zing).