How to pronounce indent
Say it like in-DENT. Indent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENT).
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- in
- DENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indent 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.
- DENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of indent
American and British speakers say indent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DENT.
What does indent mean?
- A cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch.
- A stamp; an impression.
- A certificate, or intended certificate, issued by the government of the United States at the close of the Revolution, for the principal or interest of the public debt.
- To notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth“to indent the edge of paper”
- To be cut, notched, or dented.
- To dent; to stamp or to press in; to impress“indent a smooth surface with a hammer”
Where does indent come from?
Partly from Middle English indenten (“to dent in”), equivalent to in- + dent (see dent); partly from Middle English indenten, endenten, from Old French endenter (“to cut notches into”), from en- (“in-, en-”) + dent (“tooth”), from Latin dēns.
Words that rhyme with indent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indent.
Questions about saying indent
How do you pronounce indent?
Say in-DENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indent?
Indent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENT). Broken into parts: in · DENT.
Do Americans and Brits say indent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.