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in-stroo-ment
ins-tru-ment
in-str-ment
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There are three syllables: in-stru-ment.
The stress is on the first syllable: IN-stru-ment.
No, the 't' is pronounced clearly.
A tool or device used to make music.
/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/
Important in causing something to happen
/ˌɪnstrəmənˈtæləst/
A person who plays a musical instrument
/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
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