How to pronounce instructor
Say it like in-STRUHK-ter. Instructor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- in
- STRUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instructor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of instructor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-STRUHK-tuh.
What does instructor mean?
- a person whose occupation is teaching
Where does instructor come from?
From Latin instructor, equivalent to instruct + -or.
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Words that rhyme with instructor
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Questions about saying instructor
How do you pronounce instructor?
Say in-STRUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈstrʌktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instructor?
Instructor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: in · STRUHK · ter.
Is instructor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈstrʌktə/ (in-STRUHK-tuh).