How to pronounce reconstructions
Say it like ree-kun-STRUHK-shunz. Reconstructions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK).
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- ree
- kun
- STRUHK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconstructions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reconstructions
American and British speakers say reconstructions in essentially the same way: /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kun-STRUHK-shunz.
What does reconstructions mean?
- plural of reconstruction How to pronounce reconstruction
Questions about saying reconstructions
How do you pronounce reconstructions?
Say ree-kun-STRUHK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconstructions?
Reconstructions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: ree · kun · STRUHK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say reconstructions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.