How to pronounce instituted
Say it like IN-stuh-too-tid. Instituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- too
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instituted 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.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instituted
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IN-stuh-tyoo-tid.
What does instituted mean?
- simple past and past participle of institute How to pronounce institute
Questions about saying instituted
How do you pronounce instituted?
Say IN-stuh-too-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌtutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstəˌtjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instituted?
Instituted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · too · tid.
Is instituted 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 /ˈɪnstəˌtjuːtɪd/ (IN-stuh-tyoo-tid).