English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Instance Pronunciation
Instance is pronounced IN-stuhns, IPA /ˈɪnstəns/.
IN-stuhns
US /ˈɪnstəns/ · UK /ˈɪnstəns/
Syllables: IN · stuhns (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A single case or example of something.
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Instance in a Sentence
- In this instance the rule does not apply.
- Take the second instance on the list.
- For instance, the clock in the hall is wrong.
Common Mispronunciations of Instance
Not in-STANS
IN is the loud beat and the ending reduces to stuhns.
Not IN-stants
No t comes before that s. Instance ends in nce, instant in nt.
Tip: Instance and instant differ by one letter and one sound: IN-stuhns against IN-stuhnt.
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