How to Pronounce "instinctual"
word
ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəl
in-STINGCH-oo-uhl
ɪnstˈɪŋktʃuːəl
inst-INGCH-oo-uhl
Definition
Describes something that comes naturally from a basic feeling, urge, or drive, without needing to be learned or thought about. Often used for actions or reactions based on instinct.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈstɪŋktʃuəl
British English
ɪnstˈɪŋktʃuːəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-STINGCH-oo-uhl
UK
inst-INGCH-oo-uhl
Listen in Context
Animals have instinctual behaviors for finding food.
A baby’s cry is an instinctual response to hunger.
Some pets have an instinctual need to protect their owner.
It was an instinctual reaction—I moved my hand before I even noticed the hot pan.