How to pronounce indulgence
Say it like in-DUHL-juns. Indulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- in
- DUHL
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indulgence 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.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indulgence
American and British speakers say indulgence in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHL-juns.
What does indulgence mean?
- The act of indulging.
- Tolerance.
- The act of catering to someone's every desire.
- To provide with an indulgence.
Where does indulgence come from?
From Middle English indulgence, indulgens, from Middle French indulgence and its source, Latin indulgentia.
Questions about saying indulgence
How do you pronounce indulgence?
Say in-DUHL-juns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indulgence?
Indulgence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: in · DUHL · juns.
Do Americans and Brits say indulgence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.