How to pronounce circumambulation
Say it like sur-kuh-mam-byoo-LAY-shun. Circumambulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- sur
- kuh
- mam
- byoo
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumambulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay 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 circumambulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kuh-mam-byoo-LAY-shun.
What does circumambulation mean?
- The act of walking around something in a circle, especially for a ritual purpose.
Where does circumambulation come from?
From circum- + ambulation, borrowed from Latin circumambulātiō.
Words that rhyme with circumambulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumambulation.
Questions about saying circumambulation
How do you pronounce circumambulation?
Say sur-kuh-mam-byoo-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəˌmæmbjuˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəˌmæmbjuːˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumambulation?
Circumambulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: sur · kuh · mam · byoo · LAY · shun.
Is circumambulation 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 /ˌsɜːkəˌmæmbjuːˈleɪʃən/ (sur-kuh-mam-byoo-LAY-shun).