How to pronounce indentures
Say it like in-DEN-cherz. Indentures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- in
- DEN
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indentures 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.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of indentures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DEN-chuz.
What does indentures mean?
- plural of indenture How to pronounce indenture
Questions about saying indentures
How do you pronounce indentures?
Say in-DEN-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛntʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indentures?
Indentures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: in · DEN · cherz.
Is indentures 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 /ˌɪnˈdɛntʃəz/ (in-DEN-chuz).