How to pronounce circumfix
Say it like SER-kum-fiks. Circumfix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- kum
- fiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumfix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circumfix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUH-kum-fiks.
What does circumfix mean?
- An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.
- Affix a circumfix to (a word).
Where does circumfix come from?
From circum- + -fix.
Questions about saying circumfix
How do you pronounce circumfix?
Say SER-kum-fiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsəkəmfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumfix?
Circumfix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · kum · fiks.
Is circumfix 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 /ˈsəkəmfɪks/ (SUH-kum-fiks).