How to Pronounce Instance

To pronounce "instance", say INST-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnstəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪnstəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “instance”

"instance" has 3 syllables: inst-anc-e.

What does instance mean?

noun

  1. Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.
  2. A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.

    “It sends some precious instance of itself/ After the thing it loves. Hamlet IV. v. ca. 1602”

verb

  1. To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite
  2. To cite an example as proof; to exemplify.

Related words

caseexemplifyillustraterepresentativeexampleillustrationinsistenceinstigation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "instance"?▾

"Instance" has 3 syllables: inst · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "instance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "instance" is /ˈɪnstəns/.

What does "instance" mean?▾

Instance: Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

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