How to pronounce instate
Say it like in-STAYT. Instate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT).
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- in
- STAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instate 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.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of instate
American and British speakers say instate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsteɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STAYT.
What does instate mean?
- To install (someone) in office; to establish.
- Alternative form of in-state.
Where does instate come from?
From in- + state (noun).
Words that rhyme with instate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instate.
Questions about saying instate
How do you pronounce instate?
Say in-STAYT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsteɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instate?
Instate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT). Broken into parts: in · STAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say instate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsteɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.