How to pronounce constitutive
Say it like kun-STICH-oo-tiv. Constitutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH).
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- kun
- STICH
- oo
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constitutive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constitutive
American and British speakers say constitutive in essentially the same way: /kənˈstɪtʃuˌtɪv/ in the US and /kənˈstɪtʃuːˌtɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STICH-oo-tiv.
What does constitutive mean?
- Having the power or authority to constitute, establish or enact something.
- Having the power or authority to appoint someone to office.
- Extremely important; essential.
Where does constitutive come from?
From constitute + -ive.
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Questions about saying constitutive
How do you pronounce constitutive?
Say kun-STICH-oo-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstɪtʃuˌtɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈstɪtʃuːˌtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constitutive?
Constitutive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STICH). Broken into parts: kun · STICH · oo · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say constitutive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstɪtʃuˌtɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈstɪtʃuːˌtɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.