How to pronounce indentation
Say it like in-den-TAY-shun. Indentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- in
- den
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indentation 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.
- denGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indentation
American and British speakers say indentation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-den-TAY-shun.
What does indentation mean?
- The act of indenting or state of being indented.
- A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything.“the indentations of a leaf”
- A recess or sharp depression in any surface.
Where does indentation come from?
From indent + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with indentation
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Questions about saying indentation
How do you pronounce indentation?
Say in-den-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indentation?
Indentation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: in · den · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indentation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.