How to pronounce instrumentality
Say it like in-struu-men-TAL-ih-tee. Instrumentality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAL).
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- in
- struu
- men
- TAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instrumentality 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.
- struuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of instrumentality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-struu-men-TAL-ih-tee.
What does instrumentality mean?
- The condition or quality of being instrumental; being useful; serving a purpose.
- Something that is instrumental; an instrument.
- A governmental organ with a specific purpose.
Where does instrumentality come from?
From instrumental + -ity.
Words that rhyme with instrumentality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instrumentality.
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- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
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Questions about saying instrumentality
How do you pronounce instrumentality?
Say in-struu-men-TAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstrʊmɛnˈtælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstrʊmɛnˈtælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instrumentality?
Instrumentality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAL). Broken into parts: in · struu · men · TAL · ih · tee.
Is instrumentality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnstrʊmɛnˈtælɪti/ (in-struu-men-TAL-ih-tee).