How to pronounce constrict
Say it like kun-STRIKT. Constrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT).
- kun
- STRIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constrict 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.
- STRIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constrict
American and British speakers say constrict in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrɪkt/ in the US and /kənˈstrɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRIKT.
What does constrict mean?
- To narrow, especially by application of pressure.“constrict the airway”
- To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)“The snake began to constrict its prey.”
- To limit or restrict.
Where does constrict come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōnstrictus (“compressed, contracted”), past participle of cōnstringō (“to draw or bind together; to compress”).
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Words that rhyme with constrict
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Questions about saying constrict
How do you pronounce constrict?
Say kun-STRIKT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪkt/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constrict?
Constrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT). Broken into parts: kun · STRIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say constrict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrɪkt/ and the British form is /kənˈstrɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.