How to Pronounce "instant"
word
/ˈɪnstənt/
IN-stuhnt
/ˈɪnstənt/
IN-stuhnt
Definition
Something instant happens immediately, without delay. As a noun, an instant is a very short moment of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnstənt/
British English
/ˈɪnstənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-stuhnt
UK
IN-stuhnt
Listen in Context
I got an instant reply to my message.
For an instant, I thought I knew her.
These are instant noodles, so they cook fast.
The pain wasn't instant — it started a few minutes later.