How to pronounce constructor
Say it like kun-STRUHK-ter. Constructor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of constructor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-tuh.
What does constructor mean?
- A person who, or thing that, constructs.
- A company which, or individual who, builds racing vehicles. In Formula One, constructor status is strictly defined by the rules, but in other motorsports the term is merely a descriptor. Depending on the racing rules, some constructors (e.g. Cosworth) may provide vehicles to racing teams who are not
- A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.
Where does constructor come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin cōnstrūctor, from Latin cōnstruō + Medieval Latin -or.
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Words that rhyme with constructor
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Questions about saying constructor
How do you pronounce constructor?
Say kun-STRUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌktɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructor?
Constructor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · ter.
Is constructor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈstrʌktə/ (kun-STRUHK-tuh).