How to pronounce constitutionist
Say it like kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nist. Constitutionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- kon
- stuh
- TOO
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutionist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutionist
- 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-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nist.
What does constitutionist mean?
- One who adheres to the constitution of the country.
Where does constitutionist come from?
From constitution + -ist.
Questions about saying constitutionist
How do you pronounce constitutionist?
Say kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutionist?
Constitutionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: kon · stuh · TOO · shuh · nist.
Is constitutionist 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 /ˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənɪst/ (kon-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nist).