How to pronounce deconstructivist
Say it like dee-kun-STRUHK-tih-vist. Deconstructivist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- dee
- kun
- STRUHK
- tih
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deconstructivist 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deconstructivist
American and British speakers say deconstructivist in essentially the same way: /dikənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/ in the US and /diːkənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-kun-STRUHK-tih-vist.
What does deconstructivist mean?
- Of or pertaining to deconstructivism.
- A proponent of deconstructivism.
Questions about saying deconstructivist
How do you pronounce deconstructivist?
Say dee-kun-STRUHK-tih-vist. The American pronunciation is /dikənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/. In British English it is /diːkənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deconstructivist?
Deconstructivist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dee · kun · STRUHK · tih · vist.
Do Americans and Brits say deconstructivist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dikənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/ and the British form is /diːkənˈstrʌktɪvɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.