To pronounce "reconstruction", say REC-onstr-uct-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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REC-onstr-uct-ion
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"reconstruction" has 4 syllables: rec-onstr-uct-ion. It rhymes with induction and obstruction, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The reconstruction of the medieval bridge began last year.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Reconstruction" has 4 syllables: rec · onstr · uct · ion.
Reconstruction: A thing that has been reconstructed or restored to an earlier state.
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