How to pronounce circumduction
Say it like sur-kum-DUHK-shun. Circumduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- sur
- kum
- DUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumduction 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.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumduction
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-DUHK-shun.
What does circumduction mean?
- The circular (or, more precisely, conical) movement of a body part, such as a ball-and-socket joint or the eye. It consists of a combination of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction.“Windmilling the arms and rotating the hand from the wrist are examples of circumduction.”
- The act of circumducing.
Where does circumduction come from?
Borrowed from Latin circumductiō (“a leading or conducting around”), from circumdūcō (“to lead or draw around”) + -tiō (nominal suffix).
Words that rhyme with circumduction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumduction.
- production
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reconstruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
Questions about saying circumduction
How do you pronounce circumduction?
Say sur-kum-DUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈdʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈdʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumduction?
Circumduction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: sur · kum · DUHK · shun.
Is circumduction 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈdʌkʃən/ (sur-kum-DUHK-shun).