How to Pronounce "ring around"
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
RING-er-OWN-d
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
ring-u-ROUND
Definition
To move or go in a circle around someone or something, or to surround something in a ring; also used in the expression 'ring around the rosy' for a children's game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-er-OWN-d
UK
ring-u-ROUND
Listen in Context
The children ring around the tree in the playground.
We ring around the table before starting the game.
The kids love to sing 'Ring Around the Rosy' and ring around together.
Let's ring around the campfire and tell stories.