How to pronounce uncircumcised
Say it like un-SUR-kum-syzd. Uncircumcised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- un
- SUR
- kum
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncircumcised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of uncircumcised
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-SUR-kum-syzd.
What does uncircumcised mean?
- Not circumcised, intact.
- Not Jewish or not Muslim; gentile.
- Spiritually impure; irreligious.
Where does uncircumcised come from?
From Middle English uncircumcised, equivalent to un- + circumcised.
Questions about saying uncircumcised
How do you pronounce uncircumcised?
Say un-SUR-kum-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈsɝkəmsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsɜːkəmsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncircumcised?
Uncircumcised has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: un · SUR · kum · syzd.
Is uncircumcised 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 /ʌnˈsɜːkəmsaɪzd/ (un-SUR-kum-syzd).