How to pronounce instar
Say it like IN-star. Instar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- star
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instar 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.
- starKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of instar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-stah.
What does instar mean?
- Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity.
- An arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development.
- A stage in development.
- To make a star of; set as a star.
Where does instar come from?
From Latin instar (“form, likeness”), which is of obscure origin.
Questions about saying instar
How do you pronounce instar?
Say IN-star. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstɑr/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instar?
Instar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · star.
Is instar 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 /ˈɪnstɑː/ (IN-stah).