How to pronounce "indentations" in English
in·den·TA·tions
Primary stress: ta
Hear native speakers say indentations in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “indentations”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
in
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
den
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TA
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
tions
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("TA"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "indentations" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "indentations is" sounds like "indentations-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "indentations" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“But I have to be careful about my indentations, because indentations are how Python knows what's part of what.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“They're named after the indentations in the sides of their faces between their eyes and mouths.”— SciShowWatch clip
“I could feel the indentations and the markings on my face from the N95 mask.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“The round corners and slight indentations convey the tenderness of home and long ago grandparents.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“and accuracy so today you'll find up to 482 indentations on the average Ball's”— WIREDWatch clip
“points but liar also reveals subtle indentations on the ground and these”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
Practice Speaking “indentations”
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But I have to be careful about my indentations, because indentations are how Python knows what's part of what.
Hear it in context: “indentations”
62 clipsThe English word “indentations”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (in · den · ta · tions), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (ta). Grammatically, “indentations” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 62 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “indentations” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Khan Academy, SciShow, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #1 · @3:13
“And I'm going to repaste it over here. But I have to be careful about my indentations, because indentations are how Python knows what's part of what. because indentations are how Python”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #2 · @2:31
“Take the pit vipers, for example. They're named after the indentations in the sides of their faces between their eyes and mouths. between their eyes and mouths.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @1:07
“visit, so it was via phone or iPad. I could feel the indentations and the markings on my face from the N95 mask. markings on my face from the N95 mask.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @29:26
“of families over the ages. The round corners and slight indentations convey the tenderness of home and long ago grandparents. convey the tenderness of home and long ago grandparents.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #5 · @0:43
“that dimpled balls had less drag than smooth ones thus increasing their lift and accuracy so today you'll find up to 482 indentations on the average Ball's surface a Sleek aerodynamic shell of polyurethene elasta combining”
Definition & Meaning: “indentations”
- The act of indenting or state of being indented.
- A notch or recess, in the margin or border of anything.
Example Sentences (3)
- “the indentations of a leaf”
- “But I have to be careful about my indentations, because indentations are how Python knows what's part of what.”
- “They're named after the indentations in the sides of their faces between their eyes and mouths.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “indentations”
- Syllables:
- in · den · ta · tions
- Primary stress:
- ta
- Hear it in context
- indentations
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"indentations" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "indentations" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about indentations
How many syllables are in “indentations”?
“indentations” has 4 syllables: in · den · ta · tions.
Where is the stress in “indentations”?
The primary stress in “indentations” is on “TA”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “indentations” mean?
The act of indenting or state of being indented.
How can I hear “indentations” used in real sentences?
This page has 62 real-world video examples of “indentations” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “indentations”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].