How to pronounce reconstituted
Say it like ree-KON-stuh-too-tid. Reconstituted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ree
- KON
- stuh
- too
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstituted 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstituted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-KON-stuh-tyoo-tid.
What does reconstituted mean?
- simple past and past participle of reconstitute How to pronounce reconstitute
- constructed anew
Questions about saying reconstituted
How do you pronounce reconstituted?
Say ree-KON-stuh-too-tid. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɑnstəˌtutɪd/. In British English it is /riˈkɒnstəˌtjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstituted?
Reconstituted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ree · KON · stuh · too · tid.
Is reconstituted 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 /riˈkɒnstəˌtjuːtɪd/ (ree-KON-stuh-tyoo-tid).