How do you pronounce "circus"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːkəs/ (SURK-uhs). In British English: /sˈɜːkəs/ (S-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːkəs/ (SURK-uhs). In Australian English: /sˈɜːkəs/ (S-ɜk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːkəs/ (SURK-uhs), while in British English it's /sˈɜːkəs/ (S-ɜk).

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circus

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/ˈsɝːkəs/

SURK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːkcir·əscus

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