How to Pronounce "circumventing"
word
ˌsɝkəmˈvɛntɪŋ
sur-kuhm-VEN-ting
sˈɜːkəmvˌɛntɪŋ
SUR-kum-VEN-ting
Definition
Deliberately finding a way to avoid a rule, obstacle, or problem, often in a clever or indirect manner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɝkəmˈvɛntɪŋ
British English
sˈɜːkəmvˌɛntɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-kuhm-VEN-ting
UK
SUR-kum-VEN-ting
Listen in Context
He was circumventing the rules by using a fake ID.
By circumventing the system, they got access to the files.
Circumventing obstacles helped her finish the project on time.
They spent days circumventing complicated regulations to launch their app.