How to pronounce indifferently
Say it like in-DIF-runt-lee. Indifferently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF).
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- in
- DIF
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indifferently 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.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indifferently
American and British speakers say indifferently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DIF-runt-lee.
What does indifferently mean?
- Tolerably; passably.
- Without distinction; impartially, objectively.
- Without great care; without sufficient attention or thought.
Where does indifferently come from?
From indifferent + -ly.
Questions about saying indifferently
How do you pronounce indifferently?
Say in-DIF-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indifferently?
Indifferently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF). Broken into parts: in · DIF · runt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say indifferently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.