How to Pronounce Indenture

To pronounce "indenture", say IND-ent-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “indenture”

"indenture" has 4 syllables: ind-ent-ur-e. It rhymes with venture and adventure, if that helps it stick.

What does indenture mean?

noun

  1. A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).
  2. A document, written as duplicates separated by indentations, specifying such a contract.

verb

  1. To bind a person under such a contract.
  2. To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow.

    “Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow.”

Words that rhyme with indenture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ventureadventuremisadventuretrencherdebenturetensuredenturequencherdrencherclencherbencherbonaventure

Related words

indentationindentcontracttrusttrusteestrustsindentureeindentureship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indenture"?▾

"Indenture" has 4 syllables: ind · ent · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "indenture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indenture" is /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/.

What does "indenture" mean?▾

Indenture: A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).

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