How to pronounce constituency
Say it like kun-STICH-oo-un-see. Constituency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/kun-STICH-oo-un-see
UK British/kənˈstɪtʃʊənsi/kun-STICH-oorn-see
- kun
- STICH
- oo
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constituency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of constituency
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: kun-STICH-oorn-see.
What does constituency mean?
noun
- the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
Where does constituency come from?
From constituent + -ency.
Questions about saying constituency
How do you pronounce constituency?
Say kun-STICH-oo-un-see. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/. In British English it is /kənˈstɪtʃʊənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constituency?
Constituency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH). Broken into parts: kun · STICH · oo · un · see.
Is constituency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /kənˈstɪtʃʊənsi/ (kun-STICH-oorn-see).