How to pronounce circulars
Say it like SUR-kyuh-lerz. Circulars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuh
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulars 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of circulars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-luz.
What does circulars mean?
- plural of circular How to pronounce circular
- third-person singular simple present indicative of circular How to pronounce circular
Questions about saying circulars
How do you pronounce circulars?
Say SUR-kyuh-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjəlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjələz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulars?
Circulars has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · lerz.
Is circulars 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 /ˈsɜːkjələz/ (SUR-kyuh-luz).