How to pronounce instantly
Say it like IN-stunt-lee. Instantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce instantly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- stunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instantly 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.
- stuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of instantly
American and British speakers say instantly in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnstəntli/ in the US and /ˈɪnstəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-stunt-lee.
What does instantly mean?
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening“he answered immediately”“found an answer straightaway”
- without any delay“he was killed outright”
Where does instantly come from?
From instant + -ly.
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Questions about saying instantly
How do you pronounce instantly?
Say IN-stunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instantly?
Instantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say instantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnstəntli/ and the British form is /ˈɪnstəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.