How to pronounce instanter
Say it like in-STAN-ter. Instanter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN).
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- in
- STAN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instanter 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.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of instanter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-STAN-tuh.
What does instanter mean?
- immediately; instantly; without delay.
Where does instanter come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Medieval Latin īnstanter (“immediately”), originally “vehemently” in Classical Latin.
Words that rhyme with instanter
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Questions about saying instanter
How do you pronounce instanter?
Say in-STAN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstæntɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstæntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instanter?
Instanter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN). Broken into parts: in · STAN · ter.
Is instanter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈstæntə/ (in-STAN-tuh).