How to pronounce circulatory
Say it like SUR-kyuh-luh-tor-ee. Circulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kyuh
- luh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circulatory 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of circulatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kyoo-luh-tuh-ree.
What does circulatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to a circulation, especially to the circulatory system.“circulatory diseases”
- Circular; going round.“a circulatory letter”
- A vessel with two portions unequally exposed to heat, and with connecting pipes or passages, through which the fluid rises from the overheated portion, and descends from the relatively colder, maintaining a circulation.
Where does circulatory come from?
From French circulatoire, from Latin circulatorius.
Questions about saying circulatory
How do you pronounce circulatory?
Say SUR-kyuh-luh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkjələˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkjuːlətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circulatory?
Circulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kyuh · luh · tor · ee.
Is circulatory 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 /ˈsɜːkjuːlətəri/ (SUR-kyoo-luh-tuh-ree).