How many syllables in instead?

There are 2 syllables in the word instead.

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Divide instead into syllables:

in · stead

How to pronounce instead:

Definition of instead:

instead (adverb):: as a substitute or equivalent; in place of, or as an alternative to.; as a replacement or substitute for the person or thing mentioned

Synonyms for instead:

alternately

alternatively

first

in lieu

in preference

on second thoughts

preferably

rather

Antonyms for instead:

additionally

also

as well

equally

for good measure

further

furthermore

in addition

in addition to that

in addition to this

in like manner

in the same way

likewise

moreover

on top of that

on top of this

similarly

still

supplementarily

too

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