How to Pronounce Indifferent

To pronounce "indifferent", say IND-iff-er-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indifferent”

"indifferent" has 4 syllables: ind-iff-er-ent. It rhymes with different, if that helps it stick.

What does indifferent mean?

noun

  1. A person who is indifferent or apathetic.

adjective

  1. Not caring or concerned; uninterested, apathetic.

    “He was indifferent to the proposal, since it didn’t affect him, either way.”

  2. Indicating or reflecting a lack of concern or care.

    “She responded with an indifferent shrug.”

adverb

  1. To some extent, in some degree (intermediate between very and not at all); moderately, tolerably, fairly.

    “The face of the Moon appearing to me to be full of indifferent high mountains...”

Words that rhyme with indifferent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

different

Related words

uninterestedunconcernedapatheticimmaterialunheedingheedlessthoughtlessinert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indifferent"?▾

"Indifferent" has 4 syllables: ind · iff · er · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "indifferent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indifferent" is /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/.

What does "indifferent" mean?▾

Indifferent: A person who is indifferent or apathetic.

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