How to pronounce circumposition
Say it like sur-kum-puh-ZISH-un. Circumposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- sur
- kum
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumposition 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumposition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-puh-ZISH-un.
What does circumposition mean?
- The act of positioning something around something else; or the state of being so positioned
- A pair of adpositions that occur on either side of the complement
- The act of circumposing.
Where does circumposition come from?
From circum- + position.
Words that rhyme with circumposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumposition.
Questions about saying circumposition
How do you pronounce circumposition?
Say sur-kum-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumposition?
Circumposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: sur · kum · puh · ZISH · un.
Is circumposition 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 /ˌsɜːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/ (sur-kum-puh-ZISH-un).