How to Pronounce Circumscribe

To pronounce "circumscribe", say CIRC-umscr-ib-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumscribe”

"circumscribe" has 4 syllables: circ-umscr-ib-e. It rhymes with vibe and imbibe, if that helps it stick.

What does circumscribe mean?

verb

  1. To draw a line around; to encircle.
  2. To limit narrowly; to restrict.

Words that rhyme with circumscribe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vibeimbibeascribediatribejibedescribetribescribeinscribetranscribeproscribeprescribe

Related words

confinelimitcontainrestrictcurtailrestrainframenarrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumscribe"?▾

"Circumscribe" has 4 syllables: circ · umscr · ib · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumscribe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumscribe" is /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/.

What does "circumscribe" mean?▾

Circumscribe: To draw a line around; to encircle.

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