How to pronounce circumvallate
Say it like sur-kum-VAL-ayt. Circumvallate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL).
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- sur
- kum
- VAL
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumvallate 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.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of circumvallate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-VAL-ayt.
What does circumvallate mean?
- To surround with, or as if with, a rampart.
- Surrounded with a wall; enclosed with a rampart.
- Surrounded by a ridge or elevation.
Where does circumvallate come from?
From Latin circumvallare, from circum- + vallum (“rampart”).
Questions about saying circumvallate
How do you pronounce circumvallate?
Say sur-kum-VAL-ayt. The American pronunciation is /sɝkəmˈvæleɪt/. In British English it is /sɜːkəmˈvæleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumvallate?
Circumvallate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAL). Broken into parts: sur · kum · VAL · ayt.
Is circumvallate 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 /sɜːkəmˈvæleɪt/ (sur-kum-VAL-ayt).