How to Pronounce "constable"
word
/ˈkɑnstəbəɫ/
KAHN-stuh-buhl
/kˈɒnstəbəl/
KON-stuh-buhl
Definition
A constable is a police officer of low rank in some countries, especially in the UK and India. Sometimes, it can also mean an officer keeping the peace in a small town.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnstəbəɫ/
British English
/kˈɒnstəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-stuh-buhl
UK
KON-stuh-buhl
Listen in Context
He became a constable right after graduating from college.
The local constable knows everyone in the village.
The constable helped an old lady cross the street.
A constable stood at the school gate.