How to pronounce independents
Say it like in-dih-PEN-dunts. Independents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- in
- dih
- PEN
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Independents 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of independents
American and British speakers say independents in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-PEN-dunts.
What does independents mean?
- plural of independent How to pronounce independent
Questions about saying independents
How do you pronounce independents?
Say in-dih-PEN-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in independents?
Independents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · dih · PEN · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say independents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.