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