How to Pronounce Circumstantial

To pronounce "circumstantial", say CIRC-umst-ant-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /səːkəmˈstanʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/səːkəmˈstanʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumstantial”

"circumstantial" has 4 syllables: circ-umst-ant-ial. It rhymes with substantial and insubstantial, if that helps it stick.

What does circumstantial mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

    “the circumstantials of religion”

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
  2. Abounding with minor circumstances; in great detail; particular.

Antonyms

essential

Words that rhyme with circumstantial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

substantialinsubstantialfinancialnonfinancialanschel

Related words

specificincidentalindirectadventitiouscasualone-offoccasionaldetailed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumstantial"?▾

"Circumstantial" has 4 syllables: circ · umst · ant · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumstantial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumstantial" is /səːkəmˈstanʃəl/.

What does "circumstantial" mean?▾

Circumstantial: (chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

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