How to pronounce indulgent
Say it like in-DUHL-junt. Indulgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- in
- DUHL
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indulgent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indulgent
American and British speakers say indulgent in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHL-junt.
What does indulgent mean?
- Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing.“an indulgent parent”
Where does indulgent come from?
From Latin indulgēns, indulgentem, present participle of indulgēre.
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Questions about saying indulgent
How do you pronounce indulgent?
Say in-DUHL-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indulgent?
Indulgent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: in · DUHL · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say indulgent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.