How to Pronounce "instrumental"
word
/ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛntəɫ/
in-struh-MEN-tuhl
/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/
in-struh-MEN-tuhl
Definition
Something that plays a major part in achieving a result, or relating to music made with instruments rather than voices.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛntəɫ/
British English
/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-struh-MEN-tuhl
UK
in-struh-MEN-tuhl
Listen in Context
She was instrumental in the team's victory.
This song is completely instrumental.
His advice was instrumental to my decision.
Her contacts were instrumental in landing me that job.