How to pronounce indulge
Say it like in-DUHLJ. Indulge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHLJ).
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- in
- DUHLJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indulge 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.
- DUHLJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of indulge
American and British speakers say indulge in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHLJ.
What does indulge mean?
- give free rein to“The writer indulged in metaphorical language”
- yield (to); give satisfaction to
- enjoy to excess“She indulges in ice cream”
Where does indulge come from?
From Latin indulgeō (“to indulge”).
Words that rhyme with indulge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indulge.
Questions about saying indulge
How do you pronounce indulge?
Say in-DUHLJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indulge?
Indulge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHLJ). Broken into parts: in · DUHLJ.
Do Americans and Brits say indulge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.