How to pronounce constantly
Say it like KAHN-stunt-lee. Constantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce constantly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAHN
- stunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constantly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of constantly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-stunt-lee.
What does constantly mean?
- without variation or change, in every case“constantly kind and gracious”“he always arrives on time”
- without interruption“the world is constantly changing”
Where does constantly come from?
From constant + -ly. Displaced native Old English singallīċe.
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Questions about saying constantly
How do you pronounce constantly?
Say KAHN-stunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constantly?
Constantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · stunt · lee.
Is constantly 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 /ˈkɒnstəntli/ (KON-stunt-lee).