How to Pronounce "instrumental in doing"
expression
in-struh-MEN-uhl in DOO-ing
in-struh-MEN-tuhl in DOO-ing
Definition
If someone or something is 'instrumental in doing' something, they play a very important or necessary role in making it happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛntəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/ /ˈɪn/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-struh-MEN-uhl in DOO-ing
UK
in-struh-MEN-tuhl in DOO-ing
Listen in Context
She was instrumental in doing the research for this project.
His advice was instrumental in doing the right thing.
Their support was instrumental in doing the repairs quickly.
Mary was instrumental in doing all the planning behind the scenes.