How to pronounce constitutionally
Say it like kahn-stuh-TOO-shuh-nuh-lee. Constitutionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- kahn
- stuh
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutionally 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutionally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-stih-CHOO-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does constitutionally mean?
- Pertaining to one's bodily constitution; physically, physiologically.
- Pertaining to one's fundamental values or mental inclinations.
- In accordance with a political constitution.
Where does constitutionally come from?
From constitutional + -ly.
Words that rhyme with constitutionally
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Questions about saying constitutionally
How do you pronounce constitutionally?
Say kahn-stuh-TOO-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃənəli/. In British English it is /kɒnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutionally?
Constitutionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: kahn · stuh · TOO · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is constitutionally 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 /kɒnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəli/ (kon-stih-CHOO-shuh-nuh-lee).