To pronounce "instigator", say INST-ig-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/
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"instigator" has 4 syllables: inst-ig-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Instigator" has 4 syllables: inst · ig · at · or.
The IPA transcription of "instigator" is /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/.
Instigator: A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.
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