How to pronounce semicircular
Say it like sem-ee-SUR-kyuh-ler. Semicircular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- sem
- ee
- SUR
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semicircular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of semicircular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sem-ee-SUR-kyuh-luh.
What does semicircular mean?
- In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.
Where does semicircular come from?
From semi- + circular.
Questions about saying semicircular
How do you pronounce semicircular?
Say sem-ee-SUR-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈsɝkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈsɜːkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semicircular?
Semicircular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: sem · ee · SUR · kyuh · ler.
Is semicircular 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 /ˌsɛmiˈsɜːkjələ/ (sem-ee-SUR-kyuh-luh).