How to Pronounce "tolerance"

word

/ˈtɑɫɝəns/

TOL-ur-uhns

/tˈɒləɹəns/

TOL-uh-ruhns

Definition

The willingness to accept beliefs, behaviors, or practices different from one's own. Also the ability to endure hardship, pain, or a substance without adverse effects.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtɑɫɝəns/

British English

/tˈɒləɹəns/

Simplified Pronunciation

TOL-ur-uhns

TOL-uh-ruhns

Listen in Context

The school promotes tolerance and respect for all cultures.

Over time, his body built up a tolerance to the medication.

There is zero tolerance for bullying in this workplace.

Living abroad really expanded my tolerance for different ways of thinking.