How to pronounce constables
Say it like KAHN-stuh-bulz. Constables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- stuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constables
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-stuh-bulz.
What does constables mean?
- plural of constable How to pronounce constable
Questions about saying constables
How do you pronounce constables?
Say KAHN-stuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constables?
Constables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · stuh · bulz.
Is constables pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnstəbəlz/ (KON-stuh-bulz).