To pronounce "circumcision", say CIRC-umc-is-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"circumcision" has 4 syllables: circ-umc-is-ion. It rhymes with derision and provision, if that helps it stick.
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"Circumcision" has 4 syllables: circ · umc · is · ion.
Circumcision: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
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