The word "Circumvest" is spelled with a combination of the prefix "circum" and the root word "vest". The prefix "circum" means "around" or "about", while the root word "vest" means "to clothe". Together, they form a verb that means "to clothe or surround with a garment". The spelling of "Circumvest" is pronounced as /ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛst/, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA transcription shows that the "s" is pronounced as "s", and not as "z".