How to pronounce instalment
Say it like in-STAWL-munt. Instalment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAWL).
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- in
- STAWL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instalment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instalment
American and British speakers say instalment in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈstɔlmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STAWL-munt.
What does instalment mean?
- Australia, UK, and Canada standard spelling of installment.
Words that rhyme with instalment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instalment.
Words that sound like instalment
Questions about saying instalment
How do you pronounce instalment?
Say in-STAWL-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstɔlmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instalment?
Instalment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAWL). Broken into parts: in · STAWL · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say instalment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈstɔlmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as instalment?
Instalment sounds the same as installment in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.