How to pronounce institutionally
Say it like in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lee. Institutionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO).
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- in
- stih
- TYOO
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutionally 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.
- TYOOSay 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of institutionally
American and British speakers say institutionally in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does institutionally mean?
- In an institutional manner.
- Throughout an institution.
Where does institutionally come from?
From institutional + -ly.
Words that rhyme with institutionally
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Questions about saying institutionally
How do you pronounce institutionally?
Say in-stih-TYOO-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutionally?
Institutionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TYOO · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say institutionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.