How to pronounce circumaural
Say it like SUR-kum-ar-ul. Circumaural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kum
- ar
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumaural 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of circumaural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kum-ar-ul.
What does circumaural mean?
- Surrounding the pinnae or external ears, as in circumaural headphones.
Where does circumaural come from?
From circum- (“around”) + aural (“ear”).
Questions about saying circumaural
How do you pronounce circumaural?
Say SUR-kum-ar-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkʌmærʌl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkʌmærʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumaural?
Circumaural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kum · ar · ul.
Is circumaural 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 /ˈsɜːkʌmærʌl/ (SUR-kum-ar-ul).