How to pronounce deconstructionist
Say it like dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist. Deconstructionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- dee
- kun
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deconstructionist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deconstructionist
American and British speakers say deconstructionist in essentially the same way: /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ in the US and /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist.
What does deconstructionist mean?
- Characteristic of, related to, or supporting deconstructionism
- A proponent of deconstructionism
Where does deconstructionist come from?
From deconstruction + -ist.
Questions about saying deconstructionist
How do you pronounce deconstructionist?
Say dee-kun-STRUHK-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/. In British English it is /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deconstructionist?
Deconstructionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dee · kun · STRUHK · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say deconstructionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/ and the British form is /diːkənˈstrʌkʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.