How to Pronounce Cirque

To pronounce "cirque", say CIRQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /sɜːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sɜːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cirque”

"cirque" has 2 syllables: cirq-ue. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sirk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cirque mean?

noun

  1. A curved depression in a mountainside with steep walls, forming the end of a valley.
  2. Something in the shape of a circle or ring, such as a Roman circus.

Synonyms

circleringcombecorriecwm

Words that rhyme with cirque

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkeshirkgroundworkartwork

Related words

cwmcorrieheadwallcrapduckmadhousesideshowarena

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cirque"?▾

"Cirque" has 2 syllables: cirq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "cirque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cirque" is /sɜːk/.

What does "cirque" mean?▾

Cirque: A curved depression in a mountainside with steep walls, forming the end of a valley.

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