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How to Pronounce "circumvent"

word

ˌsɝkəmˈvɛnt
sur-kuhm-VENT
sˈɜːkəmvˌɛnt
SUR-kuhm-vent

Definition

To find a way around a problem, rule, or restriction, often by using cleverness or indirect methods.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌsɝkəmˈvɛnt

British English

sˈɜːkəmvˌɛnt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

sur-kuhm-VENT

UK

SUR-kuhm-vent

Listen in Context

He tried to circumvent the rules at school.

Some companies circumvent taxes by using loopholes.

You cannot circumvent your responsibilities.

They found a clever way to circumvent the complicated application process.