How to pronounce indecent
Say it like in-DEE-sunt. Indecent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- in
- DEE
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indecent 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indecent
American and British speakers say indecent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdisənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdiːsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEE-sunt.
What does indecent mean?
- Offensive to good taste.“indecent comment”
- Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.
- Generally unacceptable for public broadcasting but not legally obscene.
Where does indecent come from?
From in- + decent.
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Words that rhyme with indecent
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Questions about saying indecent
How do you pronounce indecent?
Say in-DEE-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdisənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdiːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indecent?
Indecent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: in · DEE · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say indecent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdisənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdiːsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.