How to pronounce constructed
Say it like kun-STRUHK-tud. Constructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructed 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constructed
American and British speakers say constructed in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrʌktəd/ in the US and /kənˈstrʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-tid.
What does constructed mean?
- simple past and past participle of construct How to pronounce construct
- Artificial; man-made.
Questions about saying constructed
How do you pronounce constructed?
Say kun-STRUHK-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌktəd/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructed?
Constructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say constructed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrʌktəd/ and the British form is /kənˈstrʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.