How to pronounce instruments
Say it like IN-struh-munts. Instruments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- struh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instruments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of instruments
American and British speakers say instruments in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnstrəmənts/ in the US and /ˈɪnstrəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-struh-munts.
What does instruments mean?
- plural of instrument How to pronounce instrument
- third-person singular simple present indicative of instrument How to pronounce instrument
Questions about saying instruments
How do you pronounce instruments?
Say IN-struh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnstrəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnstrəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instruments?
Instruments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · struh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say instruments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnstrəmənts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnstrəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.