how to pronounce constipation

/kɔ̃s.ti.pa.sjɔ̃/

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constipation is pronounced in four syllables

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ɔ̃

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meanings of constipation

noun:

Constipation.

constipation frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word constipation occurs in french on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.