How to pronounce circumclusion
Say it like sur-kum-KLOO-zhun. Circumclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- sur
- kum
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumclusion 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.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumclusion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-KLOO-zhun.
What does circumclusion mean?
- The act of enclosing on all sides.
- An acupressure technique in which the pin is passed beneath the vessel, the wire loop placed over its point, and the ends brought over the artery and made fast.
Where does circumclusion come from?
From Latin circumcludere, circumclusum (“to enclose”).
Words that rhyme with circumclusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumclusion.
Questions about saying circumclusion
How do you pronounce circumclusion?
Say sur-kum-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumclusion?
Circumclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: sur · kum · KLOO · zhun.
Is circumclusion 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈkluːʒən/ (sur-kum-KLOO-zhun).