How do you pronounce "circa"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːkə/ (SURK-uh). In British English: /sˈɜːkə/ (S-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːkə/ (SURK-uh). In Australian English: /sˈɜːkə/ (S-ɜk).

Is "circa" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːkə/ (SURK-uh), while in British English it's /sˈɜːkə/ (S-ɜk).

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circa

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/ˈsɝːkə/

SURK-uh

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːkcir·əca

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