How to pronounce constriction
Say it like kun-STRIK-shun. Constriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
- kun
- STRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constriction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constriction
American and British speakers say constriction in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrɪkʃən/ in the US and /kənˈstrɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-shun.
What does constriction mean?
- The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts.
- A narrow part of something; a stricture.
- A compression.
Where does constriction come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin constrictio, constrictionis, from Latin constringo.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bottleneck
- chokepoint
- coarctation
- tightness
Words that rhyme with constriction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of constriction.
Questions about saying constriction
How do you pronounce constriction?
Say kun-STRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constriction?
Constriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say constriction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrɪkʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈstrɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.