How to pronounce reconstitute
Say it like ree-KON-stih-tyoot. Reconstitute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ree
- KON
- stih
- tyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstitute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstitute
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-KON-stih-tyoot.
What does reconstitute mean?
- to construct something anew, or in a different manner
- to add liquid to a concentrated or dehydrated food to return it to its original consistency
Where does reconstitute come from?
From re- + constitute.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying reconstitute
How do you pronounce reconstitute?
Say ree-KON-stih-tyoot. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɑnstɪˌtjut/. In British English it is /riːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstitute?
Reconstitute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ree · KON · stih · tyoot.
Is reconstitute pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /riːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ (ree-KON-stih-tyoot).