How to pronounce constituted
Say it like KON-stuh-too-tud. Constituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- stuh
- too
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constituted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay 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.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constituted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-stih-tyoo-tid.
What does constituted mean?
- brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established“the established social order”“distrust the constituted authority”
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Questions about saying constituted
How do you pronounce constituted?
Say KON-stuh-too-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəˌtutəd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constituted?
Constituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · stuh · too · tud.
Is constituted 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 /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːtɪd/ (KON-stih-tyoo-tid).