How to pronounce constituent
Say it like kun-STICH-oo-unt. Constituent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH).
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- kun
- STICH
- oo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constituent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constituent
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kun-STICH-oornt.
What does constituent mean?
- an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system“spare components for cars”“a component or constituent element of a system”
- a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes“needs continued support by constituents to be re-elected”
- something determined in relation to something that includes it“he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself”“I read a portion of the manuscript”
- constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Where does constituent come from?
From Latin cōnstituēns, present participle of cōnstituō (“to establish”), from com- (“together”) + statuō (“to set, place, establish”).
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Questions about saying constituent
How do you pronounce constituent?
Say kun-STICH-oo-unt. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/. In British English it is /kənˈstɪtʃʊənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constituent?
Constituent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH). Broken into parts: kun · STICH · oo · unt.
Is constituent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kənˈstɪtʃʊənt/ (kun-STICH-oornt).