How to pronounce circumferential
Say it like sur-kum-fuh-REN-shul. Circumferential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REN).
- sur
- kum
- fuh
- REN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumferential 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumferential
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-kum-fuh-REN-shul.
What does circumferential mean?
- Of or pertaining to a circumference.
- Circuitous, indirect or roundabout.
Words that rhyme with circumferential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumferential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
Questions about saying circumferential
How do you pronounce circumferential?
Say sur-kum-fuh-REN-shul. The American pronunciation is /sɝkəmfəˈrɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /səkəmfəˈrɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumferential?
Circumferential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REN). Broken into parts: sur · kum · fuh · REN · shul.
Is circumferential 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 /səkəmfəˈrɛnʃəl/ (suh-kum-fuh-REN-shul).