How to pronounce reconstructing
Say it like ree-kun-STRUHK-ting. Reconstructing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- ree
- kun
- STRUHK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstructing 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstructing
American and British speakers say reconstructing in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-STRUHK-ting.
What does reconstructing mean?
- present participle and gerund of reconstruct How to pronounce reconstruct
Words that rhyme with reconstructing
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Questions about saying reconstructing
How do you pronounce reconstructing?
Say ree-kun-STRUHK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈstrʌktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstructing?
Reconstructing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ree · kun · STRUHK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say reconstructing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈstrʌktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.