instrumental
/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/
Syllables in·stru·men·tal
Stress in-stru-MEN-tal
Phonics Breakdown
in
/ɪn/
short i
stru
/stru/
consonant blend
men
/mɛn/
short e
tal
/təl/
schwa
Meaning
important in making something happen; relating to musical instruments
Sound Reference
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in=/ɪn/(in) + stru=/stru/(structure) + men=/mɛn/(men) + tal=/təl/(total)
Example
Her support was instrumental in the success of the project.