How to pronounce constrictions
Say it like kun-STRIK-shunz. Constrictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- kun
- STRIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constrictions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constrictions
American and British speakers say constrictions in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-shunz.
What does constrictions mean?
- plural of constriction How to pronounce constriction
Questions about saying constrictions
How do you pronounce constrictions?
Say kun-STRIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constrictions?
Constrictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say constrictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈstrɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.