How to pronounce circumgyrate
Say it like sur-kum-JY-rayt. Circumgyrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY).
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- sur
- kum
- JY
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumgyrate 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of circumgyrate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-kum-JY-rayt.
What does circumgyrate mean?
- To move around something.
- To cause to move around something; to cause to orbit.
- To turn in a circle around an axis or fixed point.
Where does circumgyrate come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin circumgȳrō; equivalent to circum- + gyrate.
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Questions about saying circumgyrate
How do you pronounce circumgyrate?
Say sur-kum-JY-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈdʒaɪreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌsəkəmˈdʒaɪreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumgyrate?
Circumgyrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY). Broken into parts: sur · kum · JY · rayt.
Is circumgyrate 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 /ˌsəkəmˈdʒaɪreɪt/ (suh-kum-JY-rayt).