How to pronounce construing
Say it like kun-STROO-ing. Construing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO).
- kun
- STROO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Construing 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.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of construing
American and British speakers say construing in essentially the same way: /kənˈstruɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈstruːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STROO-ing.
What does construing mean?
- present participle and gerund of construe How to pronounce construe
- The act of one who construes.
Words that rhyme with construing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of construing.
Questions about saying construing
How do you pronounce construing?
Say kun-STROO-ing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstruɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈstruːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in construing?
Construing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROO). Broken into parts: kun · STROO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say construing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstruɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈstruːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.