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Say 'kyuh' softly, without stressing it.
End with 'late', sounding like the word 'late'.
sirkuhlate (cir-cu-late)
sirculate (cir-cu-late)
circulat (cir-cu-late)
same as American
same as American
The stress is on the first syllable: CIR-cu-late.
In 'circulate', 'late' sounds like 'ate'. This is common in multiple syllable words.
Yes, especially in American English, the 'r' sound is pronounced.
To move around, spread, or be passed around.
/ˈsɜr.kjə.lər/
Having the shape of a circle
/ˈsɜr.kɪt/
A loop or path
/ˌsɜr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Movement around
Circulate has more syllables than circular.
Circuit ends with a 'kit' instead of 'late'.
Circulation has -lation which adds extra syllables.
Practice American 'r' by saying 'sir' and 'fur' repeatedly.
Avoid pausing between 'cir' and 'cu' for smooth pronunciation.
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