To pronounce "instrumental", say INSTR-um-ent-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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INSTR-um-ent-al
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"instrumental" has 4 syllables: instr-um-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Instrumental" has 4 syllables: instr · um · ent · al.
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