How to Pronounce Circumcised

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

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CIRC-umc-is-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “circumcised”

"circumcised" has 4 syllables: circ-umc-is-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does circumcised 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).

noun

  1. A circumcised person

adjective

  1. (of an man) Having had the foreskin of the penis excised.
  2. (of a woman) Having had the clitoris, prepuce, or labia excised.

Synonyms

circsnipcut

Words that rhyme with circumcised

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

mutilateddetachedexcisedhemicastrateddecorticatedpostcircumcisioncystectomizedexcisional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumcised"?▾

"Circumcised" has 4 syllables: circ · umc · is · ed.

What does "circumcised" mean?▾

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

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