How to pronounce instigation
Say it like in-stih-GAY-shun. Instigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- in
- stih
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instigation
American and British speakers say instigation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-stih-GAY-shun.
What does instigation mean?
- The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.
Where does instigation come from?
From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.
Words that rhyme with instigation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instigation.
Questions about saying instigation
How do you pronounce instigation?
Say in-stih-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instigation?
Instigation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: in · stih · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say instigation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.