How to Pronounce "instance"
word
/ˈɪnstəns/
IN-stuhns
/ˈɪnstəns/
IN-stuhns
Definition
An instance is a particular example or single case of something happening or existing. In formal or technical contexts, it can also mean a specific occurrence or one copy of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnstəns/
British English
/ˈɪnstəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-stuhns
UK
IN-stuhns
Listen in Context
This is one instance of the problem.
Can you give me an instance of that word in a sentence?
In this instance, we should wait.
For instance, we could take the train instead of driving.