How to pronounce constructs
Say it like KON-strukts. Constructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- strukts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constructs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- struktsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of constructs
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-strukts.
Other ways to say constructs
Constructs also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-STRUHKTS /kənˈstrʌkts/
What does constructs mean?
- plural of construct How to pronounce construct
- third-person singular simple present indicative of construct How to pronounce construct
Questions about saying constructs
How do you pronounce constructs?
Say KON-strukts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnstrəkts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnstrəkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constructs?
Constructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · strukts.
Is constructs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnstrəkts/ (KON-strukts).