How to pronounce circumvents
Say it like sur-kum-VENTS. Circumvents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENTS).
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- sur
- kum
- VENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumvents 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.
- VENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of circumvents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-VENTS.
What does circumvents mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of circumvent How to pronounce circumvent
Questions about saying circumvents
How do you pronounce circumvents?
Say sur-kum-VENTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈvɛnts/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumvents?
Circumvents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VENTS). Broken into parts: sur · kum · VENTS.
Is circumvents 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛnts/ (sur-kum-VENTS).