How to Pronounce "construe as"
expression
kənˈstɹu/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
kuhn-STROO az, KUHN-STROO ez
kənstɹˈuː/ /ˈæs
kuhn-STROO az
Definition
To interpret or understand something in a particular way, often based on what has been said, shown, or implied.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈstɹu/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
kənstɹˈuː/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-STROO az, KUHN-STROO ez
UK
kuhn-STROO az
Listen in Context
His silence was construed as agreement.
This gesture cannot be construed as a promise.
The law should not be construed as allowing discrimination.
Don’t construe as criticism what’s meant to be helpful advice.