How to pronounce reconstituting
Say it like ree-KON-stih-tyoo-ting. Reconstituting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- ree
- KON
- stih
- tyoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstituting 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.
- tyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstituting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-KON-stih-tyoo-ting.
What does reconstituting mean?
- present participle and gerund of reconstitute How to pronounce reconstitute
Questions about saying reconstituting
How do you pronounce reconstituting?
Say ree-KON-stih-tyoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɑnstɪˌtjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstituting?
Reconstituting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: ree · KON · stih · tyoo · ting.
Is reconstituting 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 /riˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/ (ree-KON-stih-tyoo-ting).