How to pronounce constitutionalism
Say it like kahn-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-liz-um. Constitutionalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- kahn
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutionalism
- 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-TYOO-shuh-nuh-liz-um.
What does constitutionalism mean?
- A constitutional system of governance.
- Adherence to constitutional principles.
- Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.
Where does constitutionalism come from?
From constitutional + -ism.
Questions about saying constitutionalism
How do you pronounce constitutionalism?
Say kahn-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutionalism?
Constitutionalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: kahn · stih · TOO · shuh · nuh · liz · um.
Is constitutionalism 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 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ (kon-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-liz-um).