How to pronounce instructional
Say it like in-STRUHK-shuh-nul. Instructional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- in
- STRUHK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instructional 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.
- 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 instructional
American and British speakers say instructional in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STRUHK-shuh-nul.
What does instructional mean?
- of or relating to or used in instruction“instructional aids”
Where does instructional come from?
From instruction + -al.
Questions about saying instructional
How do you pronounce instructional?
Say in-STRUHK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instructional?
Instructional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: in · STRUHK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say instructional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.