How to pronounce instill
Say it like in-STIL. Instill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL).
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- in
- STIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instill 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.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instill
American and British speakers say instill in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈstɪl/ in the US and /ɪnˈstɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STIL.
What does instill mean?
- To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.“It is important to instill discipline in a child at an early age.”
- To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
Where does instill come from?
Borrowed from Latin instillō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with instill
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Questions about saying instill
How do you pronounce instill?
Say in-STIL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈstɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instill?
Instill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL). Broken into parts: in · STIL.
Do Americans and Brits say instill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈstɪl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈstɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.