How to pronounce indented
Say it like in-DEN-tid. Indented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- in
- DEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indented
American and British speakers say indented in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/ in the US and /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEN-tid.
What does indented mean?
- Cut in the edge into points or inequalities, like teeth; dented on the surface; jagged; notched; stamped in.
- Having an irregular, uneven border; sinuous; undulating.“a heavily indented coastline”
- Notched like the part of a saw consisting of the teeth; serrated.“an indented border or ordinary”
- simple past and past participle of indent How to pronounce indent
Where does indented come from?
From indent + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with indented
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Questions about saying indented
How do you pronounce indented?
Say in-DEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indented?
Indented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: in · DEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say indented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.