How to pronounce unconstitutionally
Say it like uhn-kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nuh-lee. Unconstitutionally has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOO).
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- uhn
- kon
- stuh
- TOO
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unconstitutionally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unconstitutionally
- 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-nuh-lee.
What does unconstitutionally mean?
- In a manner or to an extent that is unconstitutional.
Where does unconstitutionally come from?
From unconstitutional + -ly or un- + constitutionally.
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Questions about saying unconstitutionally
How do you pronounce unconstitutionally?
Say uhn-kon-stuh-TOO-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˌkɑnstəˈtuʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unconstitutionally?
Unconstitutionally has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOO). Broken into parts: uhn · kon · stuh · TOO · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is unconstitutionally 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 /ˌʌnˌkɒnstəˈtjuːʃənəli/ (uhn-kon-stuh-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lee).