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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable in
  • 10 letters
Syllables
in-stru-ment: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: IN-stru-ment.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as in-strument, instru-ment.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide instrument into syllables?

instrument divides as in-stru-ment. in-stru-ment: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in instrument?

Instrument has 3 syllables (in-stru-ment).

Which syllable is stressed in instrument?

The stressed syllable in instrument is in. The 1st syllable is stressed: IN-stru-ment.

How do you pronounce instrument?

/ˈɪnstrəmənt/ in American English.