American English

How to pronounce instruments

Common word
IHNstruhmnts

/ˈɪn.stɹə.mn̩ts/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a tool or device used to produce music

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

a tool or device used to produce music

The orchestra has many different musical instruments.

He plays various instruments, including the piano and guitar.

a tool used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or technical work