How to Pronounce Circumference

To pronounce "circumference", say CIRC-umf-er-enc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumference”

"circumference" has 5 syllables: circ-umf-er-enc-e.

What does circumference mean?

noun

  1. The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure
  2. The length of such a line

verb

  1. To include in a circular space; to bound.

Synonyms

perimeterumstrokegirthlap

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Related words

perimeterroundtoweredgeperipherycircumferentiallyrimthereof

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumference"?▾

"Circumference" has 5 syllables: circ · umf · er · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumference"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumference" is /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/.

What does "circumference" mean?▾

Circumference: The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure

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