How to Pronounce Circulate

To pronounce "circulate", say CIRC-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circulate”

"circulate" has 4 syllables: circ-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does circulate mean?

verb

  1. To move in circles or through a circuit
  2. To cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit

Synonyms

disseminateput aboutspread

Words that rhyme with circulate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

circularizedisseminatepropagatediffusespreadmobilizedispersebroadcast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circulate"?▾

"Circulate" has 4 syllables: circ · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "circulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circulate" is /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/.

What does "circulate" mean?▾

Circulate: To move in circles or through a circuit

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