How to Pronounce Indecent

To pronounce "indecent", say IND-ec-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IND-ec-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “indecent”

"indecent" has 3 syllables: ind-ec-ent. It rhymes with decent and mellicent, if that helps it stick.

What does indecent mean?

adjective

  1. Offensive to good taste
  2. Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest or unseemly

Synonyms

distastefulin bad tastein poor tasteoffensiveimmodestimmoralimproperunseemly

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Words that rhyme with indecent

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decentmellicentrecent

Related words

indecorousindelicateuntowardunseemlyimmodestunbecominggrossimproper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indecent"?▾

"Indecent" has 3 syllables: ind · ec · ent.

What does "indecent" mean?▾

Indecent: Offensive to good taste

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