Constitution

How to Split "Constitution" into Syllables

The word Constitution is divided into 3 syllables: consti·tu·tion. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• consti — 1st syllable
• tu — 2nd syllable
• tion — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Constitution:

• IPA: /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/

📖 Definitions

1. constitution (plural constitutions)
2. The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English constitucioun, constitucion (“edict, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, statute; body of laws or rules, or customs; body of fundamental principles; principle or rule (of science); creation”) from Old French constitucion (modern French constitution), a learned borrowing from Latin cōnstitūtiō, cōnstitūtiōnem (“character, constitution, disposition, nature; definition; point in dispute; order, regulation; arrangement, system”), from cōnstituō (“to establish, set...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare Constitution with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
Constitution	3	consti·tu·tion
congestion	3	co-nges-tion
communication	5	com-mu-ni-ca-tion
concoction	3	con-coc-tion
canonization	5	ca-no-ni-za-tion

🔗 Related Words

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