How to pronounce circularly
Say it like SUR-kyuh-ler-lee. Circularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circularly 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.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of circularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-luh-lih.
What does circularly mean?
- In a circular way.
Where does circularly come from?
From Middle English circulerlich, equivalent to circular + -ly.
Questions about saying circularly
How do you pronounce circularly?
Say SUR-kyuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjəˌlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjəˌləlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circularly?
Circularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · ler · lee.
Is circularly 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 /ˈsɜːkjəˌləlɪ/ (SUR-kyuh-luh-lih).