How to pronounce uncircumcision
Say it like uhn-sur-kum-SIZH-un. Uncircumcision has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIZH).
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- uhn
- sur
- kum
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncircumcision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncircumcision
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-sur-kum-SIZH-un.
What does uncircumcision mean?
- The absence of a circumcision; not being circumcised.
Where does uncircumcision come from?
From un- + circumcision.
Words that rhyme with uncircumcision
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Questions about saying uncircumcision
How do you pronounce uncircumcision?
Say uhn-sur-kum-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnsɝkəmˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˌʌnsɜːkəmˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncircumcision?
Uncircumcision has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIZH). Broken into parts: uhn · sur · kum · SIZH · un.
Is uncircumcision 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 /ˌʌnsɜːkəmˈsɪʒən/ (uhn-sur-kum-SIZH-un).