How to pronounce deconstructionism
Say it like dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nih-zum. Deconstructionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- dee
- kun
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deconstructionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deconstructionism
American and British speakers say deconstructionism in essentially the same way: /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/ in the US and /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nih-zum.
What does deconstructionism mean?
- The belief in, or application of, deconstruction (theory of textual criticism).
Where does deconstructionism come from?
From deconstruction + -ism.
Words that rhyme with deconstructionism
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Questions about saying deconstructionism
How do you pronounce deconstructionism?
Say dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/. In British English it is /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deconstructionism?
Deconstructionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dee · kun · STRUHK · shuh · nih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say deconstructionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/ and the British form is /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.