How to Pronounce Circumlocution

To pronounce "circumlocution", say CIRC-uml-oc-ut-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

circumlocution

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying circumlocution, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumlocution”

"circumlocution" has 5 syllables: circ-uml-oc-ut-ion.

What does circumlocution mean?

noun

  1. A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
  2. A roundabout expression.

Synonyms

ambagesperiphrasis

Related words

periphrasiscircumambagesambagescircuitingindirectionaddressing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumlocution"?▾

"Circumlocution" has 5 syllables: circ · uml · oc · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumlocution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumlocution" is /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/.

What does "circumlocution" mean?▾

Circumlocution: A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “circumlocution” in the full dictionary →