How to pronounce circumstantially
Say it like sur-kum-STAN-shuh-lee. Circumstantially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- sur
- kum
- STAN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumstantially 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.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of circumstantially
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-kum-STAN-shuh-lee.
What does circumstantially mean?
- in a circumstantial manner
- In respect to circumstances; not essentially; accidentally.
- In every circumstance or particular; minutely.
Where does circumstantially come from?
From circumstantial + -ly.
Words that rhyme with circumstantially
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of circumstantially.
Questions about saying circumstantially
How do you pronounce circumstantially?
Say sur-kum-STAN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /sɝkəmˈstænʃəli/. In British English it is /səkəmˈstænʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumstantially?
Circumstantially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: sur · kum · STAN · shuh · lee.
Is circumstantially 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 /səkəmˈstænʃəli/ (suh-kum-STAN-shuh-lee).