How to pronounce circumscription
Say it like sur-kum-SKRIP-shun. Circumscription has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIP).
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- sur
- kum
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumscription 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.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumscription
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-SKRIP-shun.
What does circumscription mean?
- The act of circumscribing or the quality of being circumscribed.
- Anything that circumscribes or a circumscribed area.
- The definition of what does and does not belong to a given taxon, from a particular taxonomic viewpoint or taxonomic system.“The circumscription in the APG system of the family Malvaceae includes the former families Bombacaceae, Sterculiaceae and Tiliaceae.”
Where does circumscription come from?
Borrowed from Latin circumscrīptiō.
Words that rhyme with circumscription
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumscription.
Questions about saying circumscription
How do you pronounce circumscription?
Say sur-kum-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumscription?
Circumscription has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: sur · kum · SKRIP · shun.
Is circumscription 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈskrɪpʃən/ (sur-kum-SKRIP-shun).