Phonetic Breakdown of "instrumental"
Learn how to break down "instrumental" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
instru-men-tal
3 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
IH2 N S T R AH0 M EH1 N T AH0 L
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Definition of "instrumental"
Pronunciation: /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/
Noun
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(grammar) The instrumental case.
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A composition written or performed without lyrics, sometimes using a lead instrument to replace vocals.
Adjective
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Essential or central; of great importance or relevance.Example: "He was instrumental in conducting the business."
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Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for, an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).Example: "An instrumental part"
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(grammar) Applied to a case expressing means or agency, generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective.Example: "the instrumental case"