How to pronounce constipated
Say it like KAHN-stuh-pay-tud. Constipated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- stuh
- pay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constipated 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constipated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-stuh-pay-tud.
What does constipated mean?
- Unable to defecate; costive.
- Failing to make a point or reach a conclusion; stifled.
- simple past and past participle of constipate How to pronounce constipate
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Questions about saying constipated
How do you pronounce constipated?
Say KAHN-stuh-pay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəˌpeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstəˌpeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constipated?
Constipated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · stuh · pay · tud.
Is constipated 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 /ˈkɒnstəˌpeɪtəd/ (KON-stuh-pay-tud).