How to pronounce constellationally
Say it like kahn-stuh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Constellationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kahn
- stuh
- LAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constellationally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 constellationally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-stuh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does constellationally mean?
- In the manner of a constellation (“(astrology) the configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope; (astronomy) a formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern”).
Where does constellationally come from?
From constellational + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).
Words that rhyme with constellationally
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Questions about saying constellationally
How do you pronounce constellationally?
Say kahn-stuh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constellationally?
Constellationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahn · stuh · LAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is constellationally 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 /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənəli/ (kon-stuh-LAY-shuh-nuh-lee).