How to pronounce circumnarial
Say it like sur-kum-NER-ee-ul. Circumnarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- sur
- kum
- NER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumnarial 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.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumnarial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-NAIR-ree-ul.
What does circumnarial mean?
- Surrounding the nostrils
Where does circumnarial come from?
From circum- + narial.
Words that rhyme with circumnarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumnarial.
Questions about saying circumnarial
How do you pronounce circumnarial?
Say sur-kum-NER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈnɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈnɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumnarial?
Circumnarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: sur · kum · NER · ee · ul.
Is circumnarial 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈnɛəriəl/ (sur-kum-NAIR-ree-ul).