How to Pronounce Institute

To pronounce "institute", say INST-it-ut-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “institute”

"institute" has 4 syllables: inst-it-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does institute mean?

noun

  1. An organization founded to promote a cause

    “I work in a medical research institute.”

  2. An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

Words that rhyme with institute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

constituteestablishbringfoundplantinstitutioninstitutionalizeestablishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "institute"?▾

"Institute" has 4 syllables: inst · it · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "institute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "institute" is /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/.

What does "institute" mean?▾

Institute: An organization founded to promote a cause

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