how to pronounce instinct

/ɛ̃s.tɛ̃/

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instinct is pronounced in two syllables

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ɛ̃

2.

ɛ̃

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

“… l'instinct maternel est un instinct donc …”

meanings of instinct

noun:

Instinct.
Gut feeling.

instinct frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word instinct occurs in french on average 13.2 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.