How to Pronounce "constructs"
word
ˈkɑnstɹəkts/, /kənˈstɹəkts
KAHN-struhkts, kuhn-STRUHKTS
ˈkɒnˌstrʌkts
KON-strukts
Definition
'Constructs' is the third person singular form of the verb 'construct', meaning to build something physically or to create ideas, theories, or concepts. As a plural noun, 'constructs' refers to ideas or concepts developed by people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnstɹəkts/, /kənˈstɹəkts
British English
ˈkɒnˌstrʌkts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-struhkts, kuhn-STRUHKTS
UK
KON-strukts
Listen in Context
She constructs buildings for a living.
The scientist constructs new theories about space.
In psychology, people study mental constructs like intelligence.
His argument constructs a new way of looking at the problem.