How to Pronounce Tolerant

To pronounce "tolerant", say TOL-er-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒləɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɒləɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tolerant”

"tolerant" has 3 syllables: tol-er-ant. It rhymes with intolerant, if that helps it stick.

What does tolerant mean?

adjective

  1. Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

    “He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion.”

  2. Tending to withstand or survive

    “These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight.”

Words that rhyme with tolerant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intolerant

Related words

forgivingbroad-mindedpatientbroadeasygoingkindliberalunbigoted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tolerant"?▾

"Tolerant" has 3 syllables: tol · er · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "tolerant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tolerant" is /ˈtɒləɹənt/.

What does "tolerant" mean?▾

Tolerant: Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

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