To pronounce "circumspect", say CIRC-umsp-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
circumspect
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/ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/
IPA
"circumspect" has 3 syllables: circ-umsp-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Being aware of the danger of upsetting her audience, she was somewhat circumspect in her comments.”
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"Circumspect" has 3 syllables: circ · umsp · ect.
The IPA transcription of "circumspect" is /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/.
Circumspect: Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
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