How to Pronounce "circumnavigate"
word
ˌsɝkəmˈnævəˌɡeɪt
sur-kum-NAV-uh-gayt
sˌɜːkəmnˈævɪɡˌeɪt
SUR-kum-nav-ih-gayt
Definition
To travel all the way around something, usually the Earth, especially by ship or plane.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɝkəmˈnævəˌɡeɪt
British English
sˌɜːkəmnˈævɪɡˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sur-kum-NAV-uh-gayt
UK
SUR-kum-nav-ih-gayt
Listen in Context
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
They plan to circumnavigate Africa by yacht.
The explorer hopes to circumnavigate the island in a canoe.
Many dreamed of being the first to circumnavigate Antarctica.