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.