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circumstances
Definition:
(nou) your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) (nou) a person's financial situation (good or bad)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz
Examples:
The context is the circumstances surrounding the situation.
Both sets of lyrics seem very apropos under the circumstances.
In the circumstances, this is inexcusable.
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Common mistakes of circumstances pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "cir-'cum-stances" instead of "ˈsɜr.kəm.stænsɪz" (US) or "ˈsɜː.kəm.sta:nsɪz" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "sir" instead of "sɜr" (US) or "sɜː" (UK). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice the "ɜ" sound, similar to "her."
- Final "s" sound: Learners often mispronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "circumstanze" instead of "stæn.sɪz." Tip: Remember that the final "ces" is pronounced as "sɪz."
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some tend to overemphasize the middle syllable, making it sound like "cir-cum-'stances." This can disrupt the flow. Tip: Keep the middle syllable light and quick.
- Missing the "u" sound: A common mistake is to skip the "u" in the second syllable, leading to "circumstances" sounding like "circumstances." Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "u" clearly as "kəm."