How to Pronounce Construing

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈstɹuːɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “construing”

"construing" has 2 syllables: constr-uing.

What does construing 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.

Related words

interpretinterpretingconstruancecontrivingconstrainingconjecturingconstructsuperstruction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "construing"?▾

"Construing" has 2 syllables: constr · uing.

What is the IPA transcription of "construing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "construing" is /kənˈstɹuːɪŋ/.

What does "construing" mean?▾

Construing: To interpret or explain the meaning of something.

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