How to pronounce circumcircle
Say it like sur-kum-SUR-kul. Circumcircle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- sur
- kum
- SUR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumcircle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumcircle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-SUR-kul.
What does circumcircle mean?
- A circle that passes through every vertex of a given triangle (or other polygon where possible).
Where does circumcircle come from?
From circum- + circle.
Words that rhyme with circumcircle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumcircle.
Questions about saying circumcircle
How do you pronounce circumcircle?
Say sur-kum-SUR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkʌmˈsɝkəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkʌmˈsɜːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumcircle?
Circumcircle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: sur · kum · SUR · kul.
Is circumcircle 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 /ˌsɜːkʌmˈsɜːkəl/ (sur-kum-SUR-kul).