How to pronounce constructors
Say it like kun-STRUHK-terz. Constructors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- kun
- STRUHK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of constructors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-STRUHK-tuz.
What does constructors mean?
- plural of constructor How to pronounce constructor
Questions about saying constructors
How do you pronounce constructors?
Say kun-STRUHK-terz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrʌktɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈstrʌktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructors?
Constructors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: kun · STRUHK · terz.
Is constructors 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 /kənˈstrʌktəz/ (kun-STRUHK-tuz).