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circle
Definition:
(nou) ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point (nou) an unofficial association of people or groups (nou) something approximating the shape of a circle (nou) movement once around a course (nou) a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island (nou) street names for flunitrazepan (nou) a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra (nou) any circular or rotating mechanism
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɜːkəl
Examples:
The dohars move in a circle round him, singing.
The dohars move in a circle round him, singing the refrain of the song.
The simplest knot, called the unknot, is a round circle embedded in R3.
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Common mistakes of circle pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cir-ˈcle" instead of the correct "ˈcir-cle". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In "circle", the "r" can be over-pronounced, leading to an unnatural sound. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɜr.kəl/ in US English and /ˈsɜː.kəl/ in UK English. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly into the vowel.
- Dropping the "l": Some speakers might omit the "l" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "sir-kuh" instead of "ˈsɜr.kəl". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" clearly to complete the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "circle" with "circular", leading to mispronunciation. The correct form is "ˈsɜr.kəl". Tip: Practice saying "circle" separately to distinguish it from related terms.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "sirkle" instead of "ˈsɜr.kəl" (US) or "ˈsɜː.kəl" (UK). Tip: Ensure the vowel sound is long and clear to maintain accuracy.