How to Pronounce Deconstructing

To pronounce "deconstructing", say DEC-onstr-uct-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEC-onstr-uct-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deconstructing”

"deconstructing" has 4 syllables: dec-onstr-uct-ing.

What does deconstructing mean?

verb

  1. To break something down into its component parts.
  2. To analyse in terms of deconstruction (a philosophical theory of textual criticism).

Related words

analyseanalysedanalysinganalysisdeconstructiondismantlingdisassemblingdismantle

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How many syllables are in "deconstructing"?▾

"Deconstructing" has 4 syllables: dec · onstr · uct · ing.

What does "deconstructing" mean?▾

Deconstructing: To break something down into its component parts.

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