How to pronounce constrictors
Say it like kun-STRIK-terz. Constrictors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- kun
- STRIK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constrictors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of constrictors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-STRIK-tuz.
What does constrictors mean?
- plural of constrictor How to pronounce constrictor
Questions about saying constrictors
How do you pronounce constrictors?
Say kun-STRIK-terz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrɪktɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈstrɪktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constrictors?
Constrictors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: kun · STRIK · terz.
Is constrictors 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 /kənˈstrɪktəz/ (kun-STRIK-tuz).