How to pronounce circumvented
Say it like sur-kum-VEN-tid. Circumvented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- sur
- kum
- VEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumvented 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circumvented
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-VEN-tid.
What does circumvented mean?
- simple past and past participle of circumvent How to pronounce circumvent
Words that rhyme with circumvented
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Questions about saying circumvented
How do you pronounce circumvented?
Say sur-kum-VEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈvɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumvented?
Circumvented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: sur · kum · VEN · tid.
Is circumvented 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛntɪd/ (sur-kum-VEN-tid).