How to Pronounce Circumstance

To pronounce "circumstance", say CIRC-umst-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɜːkəmstˌæns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “circumstance”

"circumstance" has 4 syllables: circ-umst-anc-e. It rhymes with advance and enhance, if that helps it stick.

What does circumstance mean?

noun

  1. That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.
  2. An event; a fact; a particular incident.

verb

  1. To place in a particular situation, especially with regard to money or other resources.

Words that rhyme with circumstance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

advanceenhanceglanceaskancechanceprancemansedanceexpanselanceperchancestance

Related words

considerationcontextconditioncaseoccurrenceeventsituationoccasion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumstance"?▾

"Circumstance" has 4 syllables: circ · umst · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumstance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumstance" is /ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/.

What does "circumstance" mean?▾

Circumstance: That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event; an attendant thing or state of things.

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