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instant

How many syllables in instant?

  2 syllables

Divide instant into syllables:   in-stant
Stressed syllable in instant:   in-stant
How to pronounce instant:   in-stent
How to say instant:

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Synonyms for instant


1 syllable
  • flash
  • quick
  • snap
  • time
  • point
  • sec
  • swift
  • trice
2 syllables
  • direct
  • minute
  • second
  • jiffy
  • moment
  • twinkling
3 syllables
  • split second
4 syllables
    5 syllables
      6 syllables
      • the twinkling of an eye
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        3 syllables
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