instincts
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: in-stincts (2)
English Definition
Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.
Example Sentence
Animals rely on their instincts to survive.
US IPA
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/
UK IPA
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/