How to pronounce instrumentals
Say it like in-struh-MEN-tulz. Instrumentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- in
- struh
- MEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instrumentals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instrumentals
American and British speakers say instrumentals in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/ in the US and /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-struh-MEN-tulz.
What does instrumentals mean?
- plural of instrumental How to pronounce instrumental
- The backing track of a song. The audio of a song without the vocal track.
Words that rhyme with instrumentals
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of instrumentals.
Questions about saying instrumentals
How do you pronounce instrumentals?
Say in-struh-MEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instrumentals?
Instrumentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: in · struh · MEN · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say instrumentals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.