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instant
Definition:
(nou) a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) (nou) a particular point in time
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪnstənt
Examples:
In that instant the boy was enlightened.
In that instant, the boy was enlightened.
The theater was an instant success.
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Common mistakes of instant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-'stant". The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈɪn.stənt in US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "instant" with emphasis on "in".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "instant" as "instnt", dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation includes the unstressed vowel: ˈɪn.stənt. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "ə" sound clearly.
- Confusing "instant" with "instance": Some may mix up "instant" with "instance", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Instant" is pronounced ˈɪn.stənt, while "instance" is ˈɪn.stəns. Tip: Remember that "instant" has a "t" sound at the end.
- Mispronouncing the initial vowel: Learners might pronounce the initial vowel as "i" in "ice" instead of the correct short "i" sound as in "in". The correct sound is ˈɪn.stənt. Tip: Practice with words like "in" or "is" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overly stress the "t" at the end, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is more fluid: ˈɪn.stənt. Tip: Try to soften the "t" and blend it smoothly into the preceding sound.