How to Pronounce "circumspect"
word
ˈsɝkəmˌspɛkt
SUR-kum-spekt
sˈɜːkəmspˌɛkt
SUR-kum-spekt
Definition
Being careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences before acting or speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝkəmˌspɛkt
British English
sˈɜːkəmspˌɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-kum-spekt
UK
SUR-kum-spekt
Listen in Context
He was circumspect when making that decision.
A circumspect person thinks before acting.
She gave a circumspect response to the question.
It's better to be circumspect when dealing with confidential matters.