How to pronounce constrictor
Say it like kun-STRIK-ter. Constrictor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
- kun
- STRIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constrictor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of constrictor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-tuh.
What does constrictor mean?
- A muscle whose contraction narrows a vessel or passage or compresses an organ.
Where does constrictor come from?
Borrowed from New Latin cōnstrictor, or from constrict + -or.
Words that rhyme with constrictor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of constrictor.
Questions about saying constrictor
How do you pronounce constrictor?
Say kun-STRIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪktɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constrictor?
Constrictor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · ter.
Is constrictor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈstrɪktə/ (kun-STRIK-tuh).