How to pronounce circumfuse
Say it like sur-kum-FYOOZ. Circumfuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOOZ).
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- sur
- kum
- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumfuse 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.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of circumfuse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-FYOOZ.
What does circumfuse mean?
- To pour round; to spread round, as a fluid.
- To spread round; to surround.
Where does circumfuse come from?
From circum- + fuse.
Words that rhyme with circumfuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumfuse.
Questions about saying circumfuse
How do you pronounce circumfuse?
Say sur-kum-FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /sɝkəmˈfjuz/. In British English it is /sɜːkəmˈfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumfuse?
Circumfuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: sur · kum · FYOOZ.
Is circumfuse 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 /sɜːkəmˈfjuːz/ (sur-kum-FYOOZ).