How to Pronounce Circumvention

To pronounce "circumvention", say CIRC-umv-ent-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “circumvention”

"circumvention" has 4 syllables: circ-umv-ent-ion. It rhymes with intention and abstention, if that helps it stick.

What does circumvention mean?

noun

  1. The act of evading by going around (bypassing).
  2. The act of prevailing over another by fraud or deception

Synonyms

deceptiondelusionfraudimposture

Words that rhyme with circumvention

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intentionabstentioninterventioninattentioncontraventionnonintervention

Related words

evasionescapediversionby-passdisposalunderminingclearancesuppression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "circumvention"?▾

"Circumvention" has 4 syllables: circ · umv · ent · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "circumvention"?▾

The IPA transcription of "circumvention" is /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/.

What does "circumvention" mean?▾

Circumvention: The act of evading by going around (bypassing).

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