circumstance
SER-kam-STANS
serkamstans
/ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “circumstance” is spelled “serkamstans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | s | er | k | a | m | s | t | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /s/ | /ɝ/ | /k/ | /ə/ | /m/ | /s/ | /t/ | /æ/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “circumstance” with
12 letters for 10 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“serkamstans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “circumstance”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“circumstance” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “circumstance”?
“circumstance” is pronounced SER-kam-STANS — IPA /ˈsɝkəmˌstæns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “serkamstans”.
How many syllables are in “circumstance”?
“circumstance” has 3 syllables: SER-kam-STANS (the capitalized syllable is stressed).