How to Pronounce "circle around"
expression
ˈsɝkəɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SUR-kuhl uh-ROWND, uh-ROWND
sˈɜːkəl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SUR-kuhl uh-ROWND
Definition
To move in a circular path around something or someone. It can be used literally for physical movement or figuratively when avoiding coming directly to a point in discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝkəɫ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
sˈɜːkəl/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-kuhl uh-ROWND, uh-ROWND
UK
SUR-kuhl uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The birds circle around the lake every morning.
Please don't circle around the answer, just tell me.
Cars circle around looking for parking in the city.
He likes to circle around tough questions during meetings.