How to Pronounce Circumvolution

To pronounce "circumvolution", say CIRC-umv-ol-ut-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

CIRC-umv-ol-ut-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “circumvolution”

"circumvolution" has 5 syllables: circ-umv-ol-ut-ion.

What does circumvolution mean?

noun

  1. The act of revolution, rotation or gyration around an axis.
  2. Anything winding or sinuous.

Related words

circumrotationcircumgyrationgyrationrotationgyrecyclerevolutioncircling

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How many syllables are in "circumvolution"?▾

"Circumvolution" has 5 syllables: circ · umv · ol · ut · ion.

What does "circumvolution" mean?▾

Circumvolution: The act of revolution, rotation or gyration around an axis.

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