How to pronounce instinctual
Say it like in-STINGK-choo-ul. Instinctual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
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- in
- STINGK
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instinctual 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.
- STINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instinctual
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-STINGK-tyoo-ul.
What does instinctual mean?
- Of, relating to, or derived from instinct.
Where does instinctual come from?
From instinct + -ual.
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Questions about saying instinctual
How do you pronounce instinctual?
Say in-STINGK-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstɪŋktjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instinctual?
Instinctual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: in · STINGK · choo · ul.
Is instinctual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪnˈstɪŋktjuːəl/ (in-STINGK-tyoo-ul).