How to pronounce reconstruct
Say it like ree-kun-STRUHKT. Reconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT).
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- ree
- kun
- STRUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstruct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstruct
American and British speakers say reconstruct in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈstrʌkt/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-STRUHKT.
What does reconstruct mean?
- To construct again; to restore.
- To attempt to understand an event by recreating, imagining, or talking through the circumstances.
Where does reconstruct come from?
From re- + construct.
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Questions about saying reconstruct
How do you pronounce reconstruct?
Say ree-kun-STRUHKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkt/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstruct?
Reconstruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHKT). Broken into parts: ree · kun · STRUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say reconstruct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkt/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.