How to pronounce constellations
Say it like kahn-stuh-LAY-shunz. Constellations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kahn
- stuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constellations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constellations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-stuh-LAY-shunz.
What does constellations mean?
- plural of constellation How to pronounce constellation
Words that rhyme with constellations
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Questions about saying constellations
How do you pronounce constellations?
Say kahn-stuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constellations?
Constellations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahn · stuh · LAY · shunz.
Is constellations 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 /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃənz/ (kon-stuh-LAY-shunz).