How to pronounce circumvolve
Say it like sur-kum-VOLV. Circumvolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV).
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- sur
- kum
- VOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumvolve 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.
- VOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of circumvolve
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sur-kum-VOLV.
What does circumvolve mean?
- To cause (something) to revolve or roll around; to put (something) into a circular motion.
- To move or revolve around something.
Where does circumvolve come from?
From Latin circumvolvere.
Words that rhyme with circumvolve
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Questions about saying circumvolve
How do you pronounce circumvolve?
Say sur-kum-VOLV. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈvɑlv/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumvolve?
Circumvolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV). Broken into parts: sur · kum · VOLV.
Is circumvolve 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 /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɒlv/ (sur-kum-VOLV).