How to pronounce circumcised
Say it like SUR-kum-syzd. Circumcised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- kum
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumcised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of circumcised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-kum-syzd.
What does circumcised mean?
- Of a woman, having had the clitoris, prepuce, or labia excised.
- simple past and past participle of circumcise How to pronounce circumcise
- A circumcised person.
Questions about saying circumcised
How do you pronounce circumcised?
Say SUR-kum-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəmˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːkəmˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumcised?
Circumcised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · kum · syzd.
Is circumcised 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 /ˈsɜːkəmˌsaɪzd/ (SUR-kum-syzd).