How to pronounce constructing
Say it like kun-STRUHK-ting. Constructing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constructing
American and British speakers say constructing in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-ting.
What does constructing mean?
- present participle and gerund of construct How to pronounce construct
- An act of construction.
Words that rhyme with constructing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of constructing.
Questions about saying constructing
How do you pronounce constructing?
Say kun-STRUHK-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructing?
Constructing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say constructing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.