How to pronounce circumscribed
Say it like sur-kum-SKRYBD. Circumscribed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRYBD).
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- sur
- kum
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumscribed 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.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of circumscribed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-SKRYBD.
What does circumscribed mean?
- Limited narrowly; restricted.
- simple past and past participle of circumscribe How to pronounce circumscribe
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Words that rhyme with circumscribed
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Questions about saying circumscribed
How do you pronounce circumscribed?
Say sur-kum-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumscribed?
Circumscribed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: sur · kum · SKRYBD.
Is circumscribed 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈskraɪbd/ (sur-kum-SKRYBD).