How to pronounce constitutions
Say it like kon-stih-TOO-shunz. Constitutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- kon
- stih
- TOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutions 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.
- 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutions
- 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-shunz.
What does constitutions mean?
- plural of constitution How to pronounce constitution
Questions about saying constitutions
How do you pronounce constitutions?
Say kon-stih-TOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutions?
Constitutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: kon · stih · TOO · shunz.
Is constitutions 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 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ (kon-stih-TYOO-shunz).