How to pronounce construed
Say it like kun-STROOD. Construed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROOD).
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- kun
- STROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Construed 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.
- STROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of construed
American and British speakers say construed in essentially the same way: /kənˈstrud/ in the US and /kənˈstruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STROOD.
What does construed mean?
- simple past and past participle of construe How to pronounce construe
Words that rhyme with construed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of construed.
Questions about saying construed
How do you pronounce construed?
Say kun-STROOD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstrud/. In British English it is /kənˈstruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in construed?
Construed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROOD). Broken into parts: kun · STROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say construed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstrud/ and the British form is /kənˈstruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.