circumstances

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: cir-cum-stan-ces (4)

English Definition

Facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event or action.

Example Sentence

He remained calm under difficult circumstances.

US IPA /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz/
UK IPA /ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/