How to pronounce circination
Say it like sur-sih-NAY-shun. Circination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- sur
- sih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-sih-NAY-shun.
What does circination mean?
- A circular growth or foliation.
Where does circination come from?
From Latin circinationem, from circinare, from circinus.
Words that rhyme with circination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circination.
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Questions about saying circination
How do you pronounce circination?
Say sur-sih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /sɝsɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɜːsɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circination?
Circination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: sur · sih · NAY · shun.
Is circination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɜːsɪˈneɪʃən/ (sur-sih-NAY-shun).