How to Pronounce “circumstances

word

/ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/
SUR-kuhm-stan-siz
/sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz/
SUR-kuhm-stan-siz

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɝkəmˌstænsəz/

British English

/sˈɜːkəmstˌænsɪz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SUR-kuhm-stan-siz

UK

SUR-kuhm-stan-siz

Listen in Context

She handled the whole thing really well, especially considering the circumstances.

We had to move because of family circumstances.

His circumstances changed after he lost his job.

I know this isn't ideal, but it's the best we can do under the circumstances.