Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

constance

/kˈɑnstəns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: con-stance
IPA: /kˈɑnstəns/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

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A female given name from Latin.

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Alternative form of Konstanz, Germany, probably with influence from French Constance.

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An unincorporated community in Boone County, Kentucky, United States.

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A former unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States.

Example Sentences

"And forth she sailed the ocean salt and rude. / O Constance, full of sweet solicitude, / O Emperor's daughter of a mighty realm, / He that is Lord of Fortune guide thy helm!"
"My name is Constance; I was Geffrey's wife; / Young Arthur is my son, and he is lost: / I am not mad:—I would to heaven I were!"

Etymology

Derived from Latin Cōnstantia. Doublet of Constantia.

Frequently Paired Words

Connie Constant Constantine

Synonyms

council of constance

Questions

How do you pronounce constance?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɑnstəns/.
What does constance mean?: A female given name from Latin.
Where does constance come from?: Derived from Latin Cōnstantia. Doublet of Constantia.

How to pronounce constance

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