How to pronounce construct
Say it like kun-STRUHKT. Construct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKT).
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- kun
- STRUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Construct 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.
- STRUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of construct
American and British speakers say construct in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrʌkt/ in the US and /kənˈstrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRUHKT.
Other ways to say construct
Construct also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAHN-strukt /ˈkɑnstrəkt/
What does construct mean?
- make by combining materials and parts“this little pig made his house out of straw”“Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer”
- put together out of artificial or natural components or parts“the company fabricates plastic chairs”“They manufacture small toys”
- draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions“construct an equilateral triangle”
- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Where does construct come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōnstrūctus, from cōnstruō (“to heap together”), from com- (“together”) + struō (“to heap up, pile”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with construct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of construct.
Questions about saying construct
How do you pronounce construct?
Say kun-STRUHKT. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌkt/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in construct?
Construct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKT). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say construct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrʌkt/ and the British form is /kənˈstrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.