How to Pronounce Circuses

To pronounce "circuses", say CIRC-us-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CIRC-us-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “circuses

"circuses" has 3 syllables: circ-us-es.

What does circuses mean?

noun

  1. A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.

    The circus will be in town next week.

  2. A round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet.

    Oxford Circus in London is at the north end of Regent Street.

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How many syllables are in "circuses"?

"Circuses" has 3 syllables: circ · us · es.

What does "circuses" mean?

Circuses: A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.

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