How to Pronounce Circinate

To pronounce "circinate", say CIRC-in-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CIRC-in-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “circinate”

"circinate" has 4 syllables: circ-in-at-e.

What does circinate mean?

adjective

  1. Used of leaves or similar parts that are coiled on themselves from the apex toward their base.
  2. Round or ring-shaped, particularly with distinct margins forming some sort of motive; annular.

Related words

annulatedannularring-shapedroundedannulateringedcircularvernation

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How many syllables are in "circinate"?▾

"Circinate" has 4 syllables: circ · in · at · e.

What does "circinate" mean?▾

Circinate: Used of leaves or similar parts that are coiled on themselves from the apex toward their base.

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