How to pronounce instigates
Say it like IN-stuh-gayts. Instigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instigates 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.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of instigates
American and British speakers say instigates in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/ in the US and /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-stuh-gayts.
What does instigates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of instigate How to pronounce instigate
Questions about saying instigates
How do you pronounce instigates?
Say IN-stuh-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instigates?
Instigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · gayts.
Do Americans and Brits say instigates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.