How to Pronounce Indentured

To pronounce "indentured", say IND-ent-ur-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪn.dɛn.t͡ʃɚd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

indentured

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪn.dɛn.t͡ʃɚd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indentured”

"indentured" has 4 syllables: ind-ent-ur-ed. It rhymes with ventured, if that helps it stick.

What does indentured mean?

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.”

noun

  1. A person who is subject to an indenture.

adjective

  1. Subject to an indenture.

Words that rhyme with indentured

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ventured

Related words

articledboundunfreeapprenticedworkcompactcontractualliened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indentured"?▾

"Indentured" has 4 syllables: ind · ent · ur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "indentured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indentured" is /ɪn.dɛn.t͡ʃɚd/.

What does "indentured" mean?▾

Indentured: To bind a person under such a contract.

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