How to Pronounce "institute"
word
/ˈɪnstəˌtut/
IN-stuh-toot
/ˈɪnstɪtjˌuːt/
IN-sti-tyoot
Definition
As a noun, 'institute' is an organization created for a specific purpose, usually related to education, research, or a particular profession. As a verb, it means to establish or start something official, such as a rule, system, or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnstəˌtut/
British English
/ˈɪnstɪtjˌuːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-stuh-toot
UK
IN-sti-tyoot
Listen in Context
He works at a medical institute.
The city will institute new traffic rules next month.
Our school has a technology institute.
The government plans to institute several economic reforms this year.