How To Pronounce Constant
constant
In British English, constant is pronounced /ˈkɒn.stənt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰʷɒ̃n.stə̃nt̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.stənt/.
Constant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Constant has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Constant
How do you pronounce constant in British English?
In British English, constant is pronounced /ˈkɒn.stənt/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰʷɒ̃n.stə̃nt̚].
How do you pronounce constant in American English?
In American English, constant is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.stənt/.
How many syllables are in constant?
Constant has two syllables, /kɒn/ + /stənt/.
Where is the stress in constant?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kɒn/.
Do British and American English pronounce constant the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkɒn.stənt/ and American English has /ˈkɑːn.stənt/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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