How to pronounce constricted
Say it like kun-STRIK-tud. Constricted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- kun
- STRIK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constricted 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.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constricted
American and British speakers say constricted in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrɪktəd/ in the US and /kənˈstrɪktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-tud.
What does constricted mean?
- simple past and past participle of constrict How to pronounce constrict
- Narrowed, especially by application of pressure, drawn together by constriction.
Words that rhyme with constricted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of constricted.
Questions about saying constricted
How do you pronounce constricted?
Say kun-STRIK-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪktəd/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constricted?
Constricted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say constricted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrɪktəd/ and the British form is /kənˈstrɪktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.