How to pronounce circulated
Say it like SUR-kyuh-lay-tid. Circulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circulated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-lay-tid.
What does circulated mean?
- simple past and past participle of circulate How to pronounce circulate
- distributed about a circuit
Questions about saying circulated
How do you pronounce circulated?
Say SUR-kyuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulated?
Circulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · lay · tid.
Is circulated 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 /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪtɪd/ (SUR-kyuh-lay-tid).