How to pronounce circulating
Say it like SUR-kyuh-lay-ting. Circulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/SUR-kyuh-lay-ting
UK British/ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/SUR-kyuh-lay-ting
- SUR
- kyuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circulating
- 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-ting.
What does circulating mean?
adjective
- passing from one to another“circulating bills and coins”
Questions about saying circulating
How do you pronounce circulating?
Say SUR-kyuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulating?
Circulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · lay · ting.
Is circulating 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 /ˈsɜːkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (SUR-kyuh-lay-ting).