How to pronounce circumbendibus
Say it like sur-kum-BEN-dih-bus. Circumbendibus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEN).
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- sur
- kum
- BEN
- dih
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumbendibus 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumbendibus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-BEN-dih-bus.
What does circumbendibus mean?
- indirect or roundabout
- A roundabout route or process
- A roundabout, indirect, or confusing manner of speech or writing
Questions about saying circumbendibus
How do you pronounce circumbendibus?
Say sur-kum-BEN-dih-bus. The American pronunciation is /sɝkəmˈbɛndɪbəs/. In British English it is /sɜːkəmˈbɛndɪbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumbendibus?
Circumbendibus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEN). Broken into parts: sur · kum · BEN · dih · bus.
Is circumbendibus 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 /sɜːkəmˈbɛndɪbəs/ (sur-kum-BEN-dih-bus).