instant

/ˈɪnstənt/

Syllables in·stant

Stress IN-stant

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

st

/st/

consonant blend

ant

/ənt/

schwa

Meaning

happening immediately; very quick

Sound Reference

💡

in=/ɪn/(in) + st=/st/(stop) + ant=/ənt/(assistant)

Example

She gave an instant reply.