How to pronounce constructionist
Say it like kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist. Constructionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constructionist
American and British speakers say constructionist in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ in the US and /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist.
What does constructionist mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or advocating constructionism.
- An advocate of constructionism.
- One who puts a certain construction upon some writing or instrument, such as the United States Constitution.“a strict constructionist; a broad constructionist”
Where does constructionist come from?
From construction + -ist.
Questions about saying constructionist
How do you pronounce constructionist?
Say kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructionist?
Constructionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say constructionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ and the British form is /kənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.