How to pronounce circumvention
Say it like sur-kum-VEN-chun. Circumvention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- sur
- kum
- VEN
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumvention 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of circumvention
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-VEN-chun.
What does circumvention mean?
- The act of evading or going around (bypassing).
- The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception.
Where does circumvention come from?
From Latin circumventio, equivalent to circumvent + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with circumvention
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Questions about saying circumvention
How do you pronounce circumvention?
Say sur-kum-VEN-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈvɛntʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛntʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumvention?
Circumvention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: sur · kum · VEN · chun.
Is circumvention 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛntʃən/ (sur-kum-VEN-chun).