How to pronounce construction

Say it like this: /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

What does construction mean?

nounThe process of constructing.

“Construction is underway on the new bridge.”

Anything that has been constructed.

“The engineer marvelled at his construction.”

The trade of building structures.

“He had worked in construction all his life.”

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