How to pronounce institutes
Say it like IN-stuh-toots. Institutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stuh
- toots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutes 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.
- tootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of institutes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: IN-stih-tyoots.
What does institutes mean?
- plural of institute How to pronounce institute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of institute How to pronounce institute
Questions about saying institutes
How do you pronounce institutes?
Say IN-stuh-toots. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstəˌtuts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutes?
Institutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stuh · toots.
Is institutes 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 /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːts/ (IN-stih-tyoots).