How to pronounce institutions
Say it like in-stih-TOO-shunz. Institutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- in
- stih
- TOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Institutions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of institutions
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-stih-TYOO-shunz.
What does institutions mean?
- plural of institution How to pronounce institution
Questions about saying institutions
How do you pronounce institutions?
Say in-stih-TOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in institutions?
Institutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · stih · TOO · shunz.
Is institutions 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 /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ (in-stih-TYOO-shunz).