How to Pronounce "instigation"
word
ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən
in-sti-GAY-shun
ˌɪnstɪɡˈeɪʃən
in-sti-GAY-shun
Definition
The act of urging, provoking, or causing someone to do something, especially something bad or undesirable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən
British English
ˌɪnstɪɡˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-sti-GAY-shun
UK
in-sti-GAY-shun
Listen in Context
The riot started at the instigation of a small group.
He acted only at her instigation.
The instigation of violence is illegal.
Without her instigation, he probably wouldn't have dared to quit.