How many syllables in circumvent?

Syllables in circumvent

3

cir·cum·vent

Circumvent has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say circumvent

Pronunciation/ˌsɝkəmˈvɛnt/
3 syllables, cir-cum-VENT · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say circumvent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cir, cum, vent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with circumvent

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Questions

How many syllables are in circumvent?
Circumvent has three syllables.
How do you divide circumvent into syllables?
Circumvent divides as cir-cum-vent.
Which syllable is stressed in circumvent?
The third syllable (cir-cum-VENT).

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