How to Pronounce Circumstances

To pronounce "circumstances", say CIRC-umst-anc-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumstances”

"circumstances" has 4 syllables: circ-umst-anc-es. It rhymes with enhances and advances, if that helps it stick.

What does circumstances 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.

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Words that rhyme with circumstances

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enhancesadvancesfinancespranceschancestrancesstanceslancesdancesromancesallegiancesexpanses

Related words

destinyfatefortunelotluckportionaspectsassumptions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumstances"?▾

"Circumstances" has 4 syllables: circ · umst · anc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumstances"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumstances" is /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/.

What does "circumstances" mean?▾

Circumstances: 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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