How to pronounce reconstruction
Say it like ree-kun-STRUHK-shun. Reconstruction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- ree
- kun
- STRUHK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstruction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstruction
American and British speakers say reconstruction in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-STRUHK-shun.
What does reconstruction mean?
- the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
- the activity of constructing something again
- an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
Where does reconstruction come from?
From re- + construction.
Words that rhyme with reconstruction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reconstruction.
- production
- introduction
- reduction
- destruction
- instruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
- deduction
- abduction
Questions about saying reconstruction
How do you pronounce reconstruction?
Say ree-kun-STRUHK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstruction?
Reconstruction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ree · kun · STRUHK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say reconstruction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.