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How to pronounce instead in English

Instead
/ɪn'stɛd/

Examples from movies with Instead

Pass it to your neighbor Instead of blowing up
Legally Blonde 2 - Snap Cup
- No, he didn't. - No. Instead, what did he say?
Casino - Lester Diamond
lt has relied, instead, upon the testimony of two witnesses...
To Kill a Mockingbird - Mayella's Guilt
Instead of a brain, a cash register. Instead of a heart, a bottom line.
You've Got Mail - Very First Zinger
Oh, god, and we... we gave you foot cream instead of face wash.
Mean Girls - Regina Meets Bus
instead of being attacked with questions
The Break-Up - I'm Done!
Instead of going to prison, you'll come here.
The Breakfast Club - Eat My Shorts
Okay, now, instead of giving them money...
Dave - Balancing the Budget
I can always turn her into a squirrel instead.
Ella Enchanted - Gift of Obedience
Instead of my brother creeping around my house?
Ride Along - A Hostile Situation
You givin' me some sweaty leftovers instead of taking me shopping like a real friend?
Honey - Miss Thing
Ask Rachel out on a real date instead of whatever this is.
Something Borrowed - Ask Me Out
instead of asking for permission to invest your own money
Hitch - Shock and Awe
But instead of eating it, we smash it. OK? You can do a lot better.
She's Out of My League - Time Off
Well, it did not work. Instead it stripped it.
Disturbia - Breakfast Surprise
Instead, I'm greeted by a couple of friends
Freedom Writers - I Am Home
...instead of just sailing around doing nothing.
Fool's Gold - Hey Babe!
that instead of erasing the video like you said that you would,
Sex Tape - Who Else Has These Things?
Yeah, we're actually sleeping here instead of going home.
The Innkeepers - Ms. Leanne Rease-Jones
Here's an idea: next time, instead of being late, just shit on my face.
Friends with Benefits - Two Break-Ups
Why did we jump over the edge instead of taking the stairs?
The SpongeBob SquarePants - Becoming Men
Instead, you walk these halls looking for someone to penalize.
Hard Sell - Uncool
Instead he was... Doing Kate in Mexico.
Serving Sara - First Kiss
Instead, he's working with a two-bit government hack like Hobbs.
Fast & Furious 6 - Every Man Has a Code
Instead, I worked my way slowly down your neck...
Take This Waltz - What you do to me

Audio pronunciation of Instead

American pronunciation

Instead pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Instead pronounced by Joanna (female)
Instead pronounced by Kendra (female)
Instead pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Instead pronounced by Salli (female)
Instead pronounced by Joey (male)
Instead pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Instead pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Instead pronounced by Amy (female)
Instead pronounced by Emma (female)
Instead pronounced by Brian (male)