How to pronounce unconstitutional
Say it like uhn-kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nul. Unconstitutional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOO).
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- uhn
- kon
- stuh
- TOO
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconstitutional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unconstitutional
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uhn-kon-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nul.
What does unconstitutional mean?
- not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
Where does unconstitutional come from?
From un- + constitutional.
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Questions about saying unconstitutional
How do you pronounce unconstitutional?
Say uhn-kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌkɑnstəˈtuʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconstitutional?
Unconstitutional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOO). Broken into parts: uhn · kon · stuh · TOO · shuh · nul.
Is unconstitutional 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 /ˌʌnˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənəl/ (uhn-kon-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nul).