How to Pronounce Cirques

To pronounce "cirques", say CIRQ-ues — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cirques

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CIRQ-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “cirques”

"cirques" has 2 syllables: cirq-ues. It rhymes with circs and mercs, if that helps it stick.

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

What does cirques 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 cirques

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

circsmercsmerckxberksworcs

Related words

cwmcorriecircusesmassifstundrasknollsprecipicesrills

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cirques"?▾

"Cirques" has 2 syllables: cirq · ues.

What does "cirques" mean?▾

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

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