How to pronounce constituents
Say it like kun-STICH-oo-unts. Constituents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH).
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- kun
- STICH
- oo
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constituents 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constituents
American and British speakers say constituents in essentially the same way: /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ in the US and /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STICH-oo-unts.
What does constituents mean?
- plural of constituent How to pronounce constituent
Questions about saying constituents
How do you pronounce constituents?
Say kun-STICH-oo-unts. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/. In British English it is /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constituents?
Constituents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH). Broken into parts: kun · STICH · oo · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say constituents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ and the British form is /kənˈstɪtʃuənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.