How to pronounce construal
Say it like kun-STROO-ul. Construal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO).
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- kun
- STROO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Construal 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.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of construal
American and British speakers say construal in essentially the same way: /kənˈstruəl/ in the US and /kənˈstruːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STROO-ul.
What does construal mean?
- The act of construing: interpreting, portraying, or both.
Where does construal come from?
From construe + -al.
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Words that rhyme with construal
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Questions about saying construal
How do you pronounce construal?
Say kun-STROO-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstruəl/. In British English it is /kənˈstruːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in construal?
Construal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO). Broken into parts: kun · STROO · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say construal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstruəl/ and the British form is /kənˈstruːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.