To pronounce "circumlocutionist", say CIRC-uml-oc-ut-ion-ist — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
circumlocutionist
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CIRC-uml-oc-ut-ion-ist
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"circumlocutionist" has 6 syllables: circ-uml-oc-ut-ion-ist.
"Circumlocutionist" has 6 syllables: circ · uml · oc · ut · ion · ist.
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