How to pronounce constant
Say it like KAHN-stunt. Constant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
- KAHN
- stunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constant 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.
- stuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-stunt.
What does constant mean?
- Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
- Consistently recurring over time; persistent.
- Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
- That which is permanent or invariable.
- A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion or operation.
- Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
Where does constant come from?
From Middle English constant, from Old French constant, from Latin constantem, accusative of constans, from cōnstāre (“to stand firm”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nonchanging
- amaranthine
- solid
- ceaseless
- unaltering
- unvarying
- changeless
- invariant
Opposite meaning
- variable
- inconstant
Questions about saying constant
How do you pronounce constant?
Say KAHN-stunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constant?
Constant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · stunt.
Is constant 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 /ˈkɒnstənt/ (KON-stunt).