How to pronounce constitutionality
Say it like kahn-stih-too-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. Constitutionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL).
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- kahn
- stih
- too
- shuh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutionality 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.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutionality
- 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-shuh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does constitutionality mean?
- The status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.
Where does constitutionality come from?
From constitutional + -ity.
Words that rhyme with constitutionality
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Questions about saying constitutionality
How do you pronounce constitutionality?
Say kahn-stih-too-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstɪˌtuʃəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstɪˌtjuːʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutionality?
Constitutionality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAL). Broken into parts: kahn · stih · too · shuh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is constitutionality 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 /ˌkɒnstɪˌtjuːʃəˈnælɪti/ (kon-stih-tyoo-shuh-NAL-ih-tee).