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Circle: how to say it, spell it and use it

circle

/ˈsɜːrkəl/

Short answer

The English word circle is pronounced /ˈsɜːrkəl/. It is spelled C-I-R-C-L-E and has 6 letters. With a or an: a circle. The plural is circles.

Example sentence

A circle is round.

Key facts

English
circle
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːrkəl/
With a or an
a circle
Plural
circles
Spelling
C-I-R-C-L-E
Number of letters
6
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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce circle?

Circle is pronounced /ˈsɜːrkəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell circle?

Circle is spelled C-I-R-C-L-E. It has 6 letters.

What is the plural of circle?

The plural of circle is circles.

Do you say a or an before circle?

Say a circle.

How do you use circle in a sentence?

For example: A circle is round.

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