how to pronounce instant

/ɛ̃s.tɑ̃/

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instant is pronounced in two syllables

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ɛ̃

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ɑ̃

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An example use of instant in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… médicale il ya un instant voici donc un …”

meanings of instant

adjective:

Pressing, insistent.

noun:

Instant, minute, moment.

instant frequency in french - A1 level of CEFR

the word instant occurs in french on average 126.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.