How many syllables in "instead"?

"instead" has 2 слоги (in - stead).

How to divide "instead"?

"instead" divides into 2 parts: in · stead.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"instead": 2 слоги.

Слоги:in·stead

Основное ударение

in-STEAD(in · stead)○ ●

Stress in "instead" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈstɛd⁄

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IPAɪnˈstɛd

Слогиin·stead

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How many syllables in "instead"?: "instead" has 2 слоги (in - stead).
How to divide "instead"?: "instead" divides into 2 parts: in · stead.
Where is the stress in "instead"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "instead"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... stead) and listen on SayItVid.