How to pronounce indebtedness
Say it like in-DET-id-nis. Indebtedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- in
- DET
- id
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indebtedness 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indebtedness
- 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-nus.
What does indebtedness mean?
- State of owing money; being in debt.
- The state of owing something or being under obligation to someone.
- The amount owed.
Where does indebtedness come from?
From indebted + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying indebtedness
How do you pronounce indebtedness?
Say in-DET-id-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indebtedness?
Indebtedness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: in · DET · id · nis.
Is indebtedness 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 /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ (in-DET-id-nus).