How to pronounce constructions
Say it like kun-STRUHK-shunz. Constructions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constructions
American and British speakers say constructions in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-shunz.
What does constructions mean?
- plural of construction How to pronounce construction
Questions about saying constructions
How do you pronounce constructions?
Say kun-STRUHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructions?
Constructions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say constructions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.