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constantly

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkɒnstəntli

Examples:

He is constantly in the service of the townspeople.

The Sun constantly heats the Earth.

The baby was constantly thumping the wall.

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Common mistakes of constantly pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "con-STANT-ly" instead of the correct "CON-stant-ly" /ˈkɒn.stənt.li/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.stənt.li/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
Vowel confusion: The "o" in "constantly" is often mispronounced as a short "o" sound, leading to "can-stantly." The correct sound is a short "a" /ˈkɒn/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "constant" to get the vowel sound right.
Missing the "t": Some speakers drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "consantly." This can lead to confusion. The "t" should be clearly pronounced /ˈkɒn.stənt.li/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.stənt.li/ (US). Tip: Overemphasize the "t" when practicing to ensure clarity.
Incorrect syllable count: Learners sometimes pronounce "constantly" with only three syllables, saying "con-stan-ly." However, it has four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "CON-stant-ly" and practice each syllable separately.
Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "lee," saying "constantly" as "constantly." The correct pronunciation ends with "li" /ˈkɒn.stənt.li/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.stənt.li/ (US). Tip: Pay attention to the "li" sound to avoid this mistake.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "constantly" in American English?

In American English, "constantly" is pronounced as /ˈkɒnstəntli/, with the primary stress on the first syllable, "con". The "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, making it sound like "stuh".

What is the British pronunciation of "constantly"?

In British English, "constantly" is pronounced similarly, /ˈkɒnstəntli/, with the same primary stress on the first syllable. The vowel sounds may vary slightly, but the overall pronunciation remains quite close to the American version.

How many syllables are in "constantly"?

The word "constantly" has three syllables: "con-stant-ly". The stress is on the first syllable, which helps in breaking it down for clearer pronunciation.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "constantly"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or not pronouncing the schwa in the second syllable clearly. Remember to emphasize the "con" and soften the "stant" to maintain the correct flow of the word.