How to pronounce indebted
Say it like in-DET-id. Indebted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪnˈdɛtɪd/in-DET-id
UK British/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/in-DET-id
- in
- DET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indebted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indebted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-DET-id.
What does indebted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of indebt
- Obligated, especially financially.
- Owing gratitude for a service or favour.
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Words that rhyme with indebted
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Questions about saying indebted
How do you pronounce indebted?
Say in-DET-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indebted?
Indebted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: in · DET · id.
Is indebted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ (in-DET-id).