How to pronounce deconstruct
Say it like dee-kun-STRUHKT. Deconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT).
- dee
- kun
- STRUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deconstruct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of deconstruct
American and British speakers say deconstruct in essentially the same way: /ˌdikənˈstrʌkt/ in the US and /ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-STRUHKT.
What does deconstruct mean?
- To break something down into its component parts.
- To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).
- To analyse in general.
Where does deconstruct come from?
From de- + construct.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with deconstruct
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Questions about saying deconstruct
How do you pronounce deconstruct?
Say dee-kun-STRUHKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdikənˈstrʌkt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deconstruct?
Deconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT). Broken into parts: dee · kun · STRUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say deconstruct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdikənˈstrʌkt/ and the British form is /ˌdiːkənˈstrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.