To pronounce "circumlocutory", say CIRC-uml-oc-ut-ory — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CIRC-uml-oc-ut-ory
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"circumlocutory" has 5 syllables: circ-uml-oc-ut-ory.
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“The officials set to work in regular circumlocutory order. -Chambers's Journal.”
"Circumlocutory" has 5 syllables: circ · uml · oc · ut · ory.
Circumlocutory: Characterised by circumlocution; periphrastic; verbose.
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