How to Pronounce "instigator"
word
ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɝ
IN-stuh-gay-ter
ˈɪnstɪɡˌeɪtɐ
IN-sti-gay-tuh
Definition
A person who starts or causes something, especially trouble, conflict, or an event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɝ
British English
ˈɪnstɪɡˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-stuh-gay-ter
UK
IN-sti-gay-tuh
Listen in Context
The police identified the instigator of the fight.
Who was the instigator of the argument?
The teacher warned the instigator to stop causing trouble.
That prank never would've happened without an instigator like Tom.