How to pronounce indolent
Say it like IN-duh-lunt. Indolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- duh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indolent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indolent
American and British speakers say indolent in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndələnt/ in the US and /ˈɪndələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-duh-lunt.
What does indolent mean?
- Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor.“The indolent girl resisted doing her homework.”
- Inducing laziness.“indolent comfort”
- Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.).
Where does indolent come from?
From French indolent or directly from Late Latin indolēns, from in- (“not”) + dolēns (“hurting”), from doleo (“to hurt”).
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Questions about saying indolent
How do you pronounce indolent?
Say IN-duh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndələnt/. In British English it is /ˈɪndələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indolent?
Indolent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · duh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say indolent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndələnt/ and the British form is /ˈɪndələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.