English pronunciation
How to pronounce “instead”
Phonetic spelling
in-STED
IPA /ˌɪnˈstɛd/
Syllable stress
in·stead
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “instead”?
i n s t e a d
“instead” is spelled I-N-S-T-E-A-D. It is pronounced in-STED, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I wanted coffee, but I ordered tea instead.
Instead of driving, let's walk to the park.