How to pronounce instructed
Say it like in-STRUHK-tud. Instructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- in
- STRUHK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instructed 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instructed
American and British speakers say instructed in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STRUHK-tud.
What does instructed mean?
- simple past and past participle of instruct How to pronounce instruct
Questions about saying instructed
How do you pronounce instructed?
Say in-STRUHK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instructed?
Instructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: in · STRUHK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say instructed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.