How to pronounce circulates
Say it like SUR-kyuh-layts. Circulates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuh
- layts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulates 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.
- laytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of circulates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyuh-layts.
What does circulates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of circulate How to pronounce circulate
Questions about saying circulates
How do you pronounce circulates?
Say SUR-kyuh-layts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjəˌleɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulates?
Circulates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · layts.
Is circulates 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 /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪts/ (SUR-kyuh-layts).