How to pronounce indentured
Say it like in-DEN-cherd. Indentured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- in
- DEN
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indentured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indentured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DEN-chud.
What does indentured mean?
- Subject to an indenture.“indentured servant”
- A person who is subject to an indenture.
- simple past and past participle of indenture How to pronounce indenture
Where does indentured come from?
From indenture + -ed.
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Questions about saying indentured
How do you pronounce indentured?
Say in-DEN-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɛntʃərd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɛntʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indentured?
Indentured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: in · DEN · cherd.
Is indentured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈdɛntʃəd/ (in-DEN-chud).