How to Pronounce "indebtedness"
word
ˌɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs
in-DET-id-nis
ˌɪndˈɛtɪdnəs
in-DET-id-nuhs
Definition
The state of owing money to someone or having a debt. It can also refer more generally to owing gratitude or obligation to someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs
British English
ˌɪndˈɛtɪdnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DET-id-nis
UK
in-DET-id-nuhs
Listen in Context
Her indebtedness grew after taking out another loan.
The company reported high indebtedness last year.
His family struggled with indebtedness for years.
He felt a sense of indebtedness to his mentor for all the support.