How to pronounce circumstellar
Say it like sur-kum-STEL-uh. Circumstellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL).
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- sur
- kum
- STEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumstellar 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.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumstellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-STEL-uh.
What does circumstellar mean?
- That surrounds, or revolves around a star
Where does circumstellar come from?
From circum- + stellar.
Words that rhyme with circumstellar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumstellar.
Questions about saying circumstellar
How do you pronounce circumstellar?
Say sur-kum-STEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈstɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumstellar?
Circumstellar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL). Broken into parts: sur · kum · STEL · uh.
Is circumstellar 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈstɛlə/ (sur-kum-STEL-uh).