constitution

/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

Syllables con·sti·tu·tion

Stress con-sti-TU-tion

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kɒn/

short o

sti

/stɪ/

short i

tu

/tjuː/

long u_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the basic system of laws and principles of a country or organization

Sound Reference

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con=/kɒn/(con) + sti=/stɪ/(stick) + tu=/tjuː/(tune) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The constitution protects the basic rights of citizens.