how to pronounce instincts

/ˈɪnstɪŋkts/

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instincts is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of instincts in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… we should avoid some instincts to look …”

meanings of instincts

noun:

Plural of instinct.

instincts frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word instincts occurs in english on average 6.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.