How to Pronounce Construe

To pronounce "construe", say CONSTR-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈstɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈstɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “construe”

"construe" has 2 syllables: constr-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does construe mean?

noun

  1. A translation.
  2. An interpretation.

verb

  1. To interpret or explain the meaning of something.

    “The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law.”

  2. (grammar) To analyze the grammatical structure of a clause or sentence; to parse.

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Words that rhyme with construe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewhithertoeschewpurviewimbuecootaboo

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "construe"?▾

"Construe" has 2 syllables: constr · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "construe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "construe" is /kənˈstɹuː/.

What does "construe" mean?▾

Construe: A translation.

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