How to pronounce instituting
Say it like IN-stih-too-ting. Instituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- stih
- too
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instituting 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instituting
- 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-stih-tyoo-ting.
What does instituting mean?
- present participle and gerund of institute How to pronounce institute
Questions about saying instituting
How do you pronounce instituting?
Say IN-stih-too-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstɪˌtutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instituting?
Instituting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · stih · too · ting.
Is instituting 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 /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/ (IN-stih-tyoo-ting).