noun
instalment
ihn-STAWL-muhnt
Instalment (noun) means the standard British, Australian, and Canadian spelling of "installment.". Example: “She paid for the sofa in monthly instalments.”
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The standard British, Australian, and Canadian spelling of "installment."
"She paid for the sofa in monthly instalments."
How to use instalment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as "installment," just spelled the British/Commonwealth way with one L.
UK vs US
Use "instalment" in UK, Australian, and Canadian English; "installment" is the American spelling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- instalments
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What does “instalment” mean?
The word “instalment” means the standard British, Australian, and Canadian spelling of "installment.". In plain terms, same word as "installment," just spelled the British/Commonwealth way with one L.
How do you pronounce “instalment”?
“Instalment” is pronounced ihn-STAWL-muhnt (/ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “instalment” in a sentence?
Here is “instalment” used in a sentence: “She paid for the sofa in monthly instalments.”
What part of speech is “instalment”?
“Instalment” is a noun.
