How to pronounce construct

construct

/kənˈstrʌkt/

2 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnstrəkt/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ʌ/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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How do you pronounce construct?

Construct is pronounced /kənˈstrʌkt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkɑːnstrəkt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in construct?

Construct has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in construct?

The second syllable: /kənˈstrʌkt/.