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