How to Pronounce "constituency"
word
kənˈstɪtʃuənsi
kuhn-STICH-oo-uhn-see
kənstˈɪtjuːənsi
kuhn-STITCH-yoo-uhn-see
Definition
A constituency is a group of voters in a specific area who elect a representative to a government. It can also refer to the people who support an organization or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈstɪtʃuənsi
British English
kənstˈɪtjuːənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-STICH-oo-uhn-see
UK
kuhn-STITCH-yoo-uhn-see
Listen in Context
Our city is a large constituency.
Each constituency elects one person to parliament.
The politician visited his constituency last week.
Environmental issues are especially important in this rural constituency.