How to pronounce indulges
Say it like in-DUHL-jiz. Indulges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- in
- DUHL
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indulges 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.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indulges
American and British speakers say indulges in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHL-jiz.
What does indulges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of indulge How to pronounce indulge
Questions about saying indulges
How do you pronounce indulges?
Say in-DUHL-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indulges?
Indulges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: in · DUHL · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say indulges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.