How to pronounce constitutes
Say it like KON-stuh-toots. Constitutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- stuh
- toots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutes 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.
- tootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutes
- 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).
British respelling: KON-stih-tyoots.
What does constitutes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of constitute How to pronounce constitute
Questions about saying constitutes
How do you pronounce constitutes?
Say KON-stuh-toots. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəˌtuts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutes?
Constitutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · stuh · toots.
Is constitutes 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 /ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːts/ (KON-stih-tyoots).