How to Pronounce Circumcise

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

CIRC-umc-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “circumcise”

"circumcise" has 4 syllables: circ-umc-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does circumcise mean?

verb

  1. To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from a penis (male).
  2. (sometimes proscribed) To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia (female).

Synonyms

circsnipcut

Words that rhyme with circumcise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

circumcizeforeskinsupercisesnippenectomizeuncuntdepenisclitoridectomize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumcise"?▾

"Circumcise" has 4 syllables: circ · umc · is · e.

What does "circumcise" mean?▾

Circumcise: To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from a penis (male).

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