How to pronounce instances
Say it like IN-stun-suz. Instances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instances
American and British speakers say instances in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnstənsəz/ in the US and /ˈɪnstənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-stun-siz.
What does instances mean?
- plural of instance How to pronounce instance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of instance How to pronounce instance
Questions about saying instances
How do you pronounce instances?
Say IN-stun-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instances?
Instances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stun · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say instances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnstənsəz/ and the British form is /ˈɪnstənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.