How to Pronounce "cirque"
word
ˈsɝk
SURK
sˈɜːk
SURK
Definition
A cirque is a large, bowl-shaped hollow in a mountain, usually formed by glaciers eroding the land. In geology, it refers to these amphitheater-like valleys, often marking the origin of a glacier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝk
British English
sˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURK
UK
SURK
Listen in Context
A glacier often starts in a cirque high in the mountains.
The cirque forms a natural amphitheater shape.
We hiked to the top of the cirque to see the view.
That valley is actually a giant cirque carved by ancient ice.