How to pronounce cirque
Say it like SURK. Cirque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/sɝk/SURK
UK British/sɜːk/SURK
- SURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cirque
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURK.
What does cirque mean?
noun
- A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.
- Something in the shape of a circle or ring.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cirque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cirque.
Questions about saying cirque
How do you pronounce cirque?
Say SURK. The American pronunciation is /sɝk/. In British English it is /sɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirque?
Cirque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURK.
Is cirque 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 /sɜːk/ (SURK).