How to pronounce instigators
Say it like IN-stuh-gay-terz. Instigators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- gay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instigators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of instigators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does instigators mean?
- plural of instigator How to pronounce instigator
Questions about saying instigators
How do you pronounce instigators?
Say IN-stuh-gay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instigators?
Instigators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · gay · terz.
Is instigators 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 /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtəz/ (IN-stuh-gay-tuz).