Circumfluous is a rarely used word in English that means ‘flowing or winding around in a circular way’. The spelling of this word can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription as səˈkʌmflo͞oəs. The initial ‘c’ sound is represented by the ‘s’ symbol, while the ‘u’ after ‘m’ and ‘f’ is silent. The stress is on the second syllable with the ‘oo’ sound being represented by the letters ‘u’ and ‘ou’. Despite its infrequent usage, circumfluous can add variety and flair to your writing, particularly in descriptive language.
Flowing round.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.