How to Pronounce Indolent

To pronounce "indolent", say IND-ol-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “indolent”

"indolent" has 3 syllables: ind-ol-ent.

What does indolent mean?

adjective

  1. Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor

    “The indolent girl resisted doing her homework.”

  2. Inducing laziness

    “indolent comfort”

Synonyms

idlework-shy

Related words

slothfulidlelazyfaineantwork-shyinactiveotiosesluggish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indolent"?▾

"Indolent" has 3 syllables: ind · ol · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "indolent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indolent" is /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/.

What does "indolent" mean?▾

Indolent: Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor

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