How to pronounce instrumentalist
Say it like in-struh-MEN-tuh-list. Instrumentalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- in
- struh
- MEN
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instrumentalist 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.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of instrumentalist
American and British speakers say instrumentalist in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/ in the US and /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-struh-MEN-tuh-list.
What does instrumentalist mean?
- One who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist.
- An adherent of instrumentalism.
Where does instrumentalist come from?
From instrumental + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with instrumentalist
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Questions about saying instrumentalist
How do you pronounce instrumentalist?
Say in-struh-MEN-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instrumentalist?
Instrumentalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · struh · MEN · tuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say instrumentalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.