How to pronounce constituting
Say it like KON-stuh-too-ting. Constituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- stuh
- too
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constituting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constituting
- 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-stuh-tyoo-ting.
What does constituting mean?
- present participle and gerund of constitute How to pronounce constitute
Questions about saying constituting
How do you pronounce constituting?
Say KON-stuh-too-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstəˌtutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstəˌtjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constituting?
Constituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · stuh · too · ting.
Is constituting 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 /ˈkɒnstəˌtjuːtɪŋ/ (KON-stuh-tyoo-ting).