How to Pronounce "indent"
word
ˌɪnˈdɛnt
in-DENT
ɪnˈdent
in-DENT
Definition
To start a line of text further from the margin than the others, usually to mark a new paragraph or section. It can also mean to form a notch or a space in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdɛnt
British English
ɪnˈdent
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DENT
UK
in-DENT
Listen in Context
Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
Click this button to indent the text.
You should always indent code to make it easier to read.
If you don't indent your paragraphs, the essay looks messy.