instance
IN-stans
instans
/ˈɪnstəns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “instance” is spelled “instans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | n | s | t | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /n/ | /s/ | /t/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “instance” with
8 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“instans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “instance”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“instance” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “instance”?
“instance” is pronounced IN-stans — IPA /ˈɪnstəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “instans”.
How many syllables are in “instance”?
“instance” has 2 syllables: IN-stans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).