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How to pronounce indulgence

indulgence
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Indulgence, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce indulgence?

Indulgence is pronounced /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in indulgence?

Indulgence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in indulgence?

The second syllable: /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/.

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