Construction has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
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1. | In the Netherlands, it is the custom that, when during the construction of a house the highest point has been reached and the roof is ready for tiling, the client treats the construction workers to so-called "tile beer" to celebrate this. A flag is then placed on the ridge of the house. If the client is too stingy to treat, not a flag, but a broom is placed. | |
2. | Algerian Muslims impose the construction of mosques in the West but forbid the construction of churches in Algeria. | |
3. | The construction of a highway will contribute to the growth of the suburbs. | |
4. | Our new school building is under construction. | |
5. | The rightmost lane is now under construction. | |
6. | Mark was a work horse on his construction crew. | |
7. | The villagers were displaced by the construction of a dam. | |
8. | The official was suspected of accepting bribes from the construction companies. | |
9. | The railroad is now in the process of construction. | |
10. | The library is now under construction. |