The word "circumgestation" refers to the process of carrying a fetus in the womb. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌsɜːrkəmˌdʒɛsˈteɪʃən/, which can be broken down into syllables: CIR-CUM-GE-STATION. The first syllable is pronounced as "sir," the second syllable as "kum," the third as "juh," the fourth as "stay," and the final syllable as "shun." While the spelling may seem complex, understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help with pronunciation.