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How to pronounce “circus”

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Pronunciation guide for circus

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of circus with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Acrobatic Conundrumright across from Circus Sole and Cir,
Definition summary: A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

Example 1 of 8

Acrobatic Conundrum

right across from Circus Sole and Cir,

[Noun]
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]
A round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet.
(figurative) A spectacle; a noisy fuss; a chaotic and/or crowded place.
(historical) In the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing.
(military, World War II) A code name for bomber attacks with fighter escorts in the day time. The attacks were against short-range targets with the intention of occupying enemy fighters and keeping their fighter units in the area concerned.
(obsolete) Circuit; space; enclosure.
[Verb]
To take part in a circus; or to be displayed as if in a circus