How to pronounce institutional
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shuh-nul. Institutional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
- in
- stih
- TOO
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutional 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.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of institutional
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nul.
What does institutional mean?
- relating to or constituting or involving an institution“institutional policy”
- organized as or forming an institution“institutional religion”
Where does institutional come from?
From institution + -al.
Words that rhyme with institutional
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Questions about saying institutional
How do you pronounce institutional?
Say in-stih-TOO-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutional?
Institutional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shuh · nul.
Is institutional 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 /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ (in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nul).