How to Pronounce "constantinople"
word
ˌkɑnstæntəˈnoʊpəɫ
kahn-STAN-tuh-NOH-puhl
ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl
kon-STAN-tih-NOH-puhl
Definition
Constantinople was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, now known as Istanbul in modern Turkey. It was an important center for trade, culture, and history for many centuries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnstæntəˈnoʊpəɫ
British English
ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-STAN-tuh-NOH-puhl
UK
kon-STAN-tih-NOH-puhl
Listen in Context
Constantinople was once the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Today, Constantinople is called Istanbul.
Many important events happened in Constantinople.
The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Middle Ages.