How to pronounce circumpolar
Say it like sur-kum-POH-ler. Circumpolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- sur
- kum
- POH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumpolar 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of circumpolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sur-kum-POH-luh.
What does circumpolar mean?
- Located or found throughout a polar region.
- Of a celestial body, continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel.“a circumpolar star”
Where does circumpolar come from?
From circum- + polar.
Words that rhyme with circumpolar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumpolar.
Questions about saying circumpolar
How do you pronounce circumpolar?
Say sur-kum-POH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkʌmˈpoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkʌmˈpəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumpolar?
Circumpolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: sur · kum · POH · ler.
Is circumpolar 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 /ˌsɜːkʌmˈpəʊlə/ (sur-kum-POH-luh).