How to pronounce constricting
Say it like kun-STRIK-ting. Constricting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- kun
- STRIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constricting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constricting
American and British speakers say constricting in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-ting.
What does constricting mean?
- present participle and gerund of constrict How to pronounce constrict
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Words that rhyme with constricting
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Questions about saying constricting
How do you pronounce constricting?
Say kun-STRIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constricting?
Constricting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say constricting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.