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