How to Pronounce Construed

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

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2

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9

Letters

/kənˈstɹuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “construed”

"construed" has 2 syllables: constr-ued. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does construed mean?

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 construed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

analyzedcategorizedclassedclassifiedcollectedconceivedconsideredcounted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "construed"?▾

"Construed" has 2 syllables: constr · ued.

What is the IPA transcription of "construed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "construed" is /kənˈstɹuːd/.

What does "construed" mean?▾

Construed: To interpret or explain the meaning of something.

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