English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Constipation Pronunciation
Constipation is pronounced kahn-stuh-PAY-shuhn, IPA /ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/.
kahn-stuh-PAY-shuhn
US /ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/
Syllables: kahn · stuh · PAY · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: Difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually because the stools are hard.
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Constipation in a Sentence
- More fibre and more water usually ease constipation.
- Constipation is a known side effect of the tablets.
- The baby's constipation cleared up within a day.
Common Mispronunciations of Constipation
Not kahn-stuh-LAY-shuhn
One letter apart on the page and a long way apart in meaning. This word wants the p, and the pattern of stars wants the double l.
Not kuhn-STI-puh-shuhn
Hammer the third beat, PAY, and let STI stay light on the way through.
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