How to pronounce Constantine
Say it like KAHN-stun-teen. Constantine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- stun
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constantine 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.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Constantine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-stun-tyne.
What does Constantine mean?
- A city and province in north-east Algeria.
Where does Constantine come from?
From Latin Cōnstantīnus, the name of Roman emperors, notably that of Constantine the Great, Latin cōnstāns (“constant, steadfast”).
Questions about saying Constantine
How do you pronounce Constantine?
Say KAHN-stun-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstənˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstənˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Constantine?
Constantine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · stun · teen.
Is Constantine 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 /ˈkɒnstənˌtaɪn/ (KON-stun-tyne).