To pronounce "construction", say CONSTR-uct-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONSTR-uct-ion
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"construction" has 3 syllables: constr-uct-ion. It rhymes with induction and obstruction, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Construction" has 3 syllables: constr · uct · ion.
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