How to pronounce circumsphere
Say it like sur-kums-FIH-er. Circumsphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIH).
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- sur
- kums
- FIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumsphere 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.
- kumsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- FIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of circumsphere
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kums-FEER.
What does circumsphere mean?
- A sphere that is circumscribed about a polyhedron and touches each of its vertices
Where does circumsphere come from?
From circum- + sphere.
Words that rhyme with circumsphere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumsphere.
Questions about saying circumsphere
How do you pronounce circumsphere?
Say sur-kums-FIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkʌmsˈfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkʌmsˈfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumsphere?
Circumsphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIH). Broken into parts: sur · kums · FIH · er.
Is circumsphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌsɜːkʌmsˈfɪə/ (sur-kums-FEER).