Speakur

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circumstances

/ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.59 in modern English

Syllables
cir-cum-stances
IPA
/ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/
21
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of circumstance

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/
  • British English: /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/

Synonyms

fortune destiny fate luck lot portion

Questions

How do you pronounce circumstances?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/.
What does circumstances mean?
plural of circumstance

How to pronounce circumstances

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