How to Pronounce Circles

To pronounce "circles", say CIRCL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːkl̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsɜːkl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circles”

"circles" has 2 syllables: circl-es.

What does circles mean?

noun

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
“The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0).”
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.

verb

To travel around along a curved path.
“The wolves circled the herd of deer.”
To surround.
“A high fence circles the enclosure.”

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circles"?▾

"Circles" has 2 syllables: circl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "circles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circles" is /ˈsɜːkl̩z/.

What does "circles" mean?▾

Circles: A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

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