How to pronounce instigated
Say it like IN-stuh-gay-tid. Instigated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instigated 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.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instigated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-stuh-gay-tid.
What does instigated mean?
- simple past and past participle of instigate How to pronounce instigate
Questions about saying instigated
How do you pronounce instigated?
Say IN-stuh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instigated?
Instigated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · gay · tid.
Is instigated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (IN-stuh-gay-tid).