How to pronounce instil
Say it like in-STIL. Instil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL).
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- in
- STIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instil 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.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instil
American and British speakers say instil in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈstɪl/ in the US and /ɪnˈstɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STIL.
What does instil mean?
- Australia, Ireland, and UK standard spelling of instill.
Words that rhyme with instil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instil.
Words that sound like instil
Questions about saying instil
How do you pronounce instil?
Say in-STIL. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instil?
Instil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL). Broken into parts: in · STIL.
Do Americans and Brits say instil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈstɪl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈstɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as instil?
Instil sounds the same as instill in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.