How to Pronounce "indulgences"
word
ɪnˈdəɫdʒənsəz/, /ɪnˈdəɫdʒənsɪz
in-DUHL-juhn-siz
ɪndˈʌldʒənsɪz
in-DUL-juhn-siz
Definition
Indulgences are acts of allowing oneself or others to enjoy something considered pleasurable. The word is also used, especially historically, for special religious pardons sold by the Catholic Church to reduce punishment for sins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈdəɫdʒənsəz/, /ɪnˈdəɫdʒənsɪz
British English
ɪndˈʌldʒənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DUHL-juhn-siz
UK
in-DUL-juhn-siz
Listen in Context
My favorite indulgences are ice cream and movies.
Too many indulgences can be unhealthy for you.
She avoids indulgences during her diet.
One of his guilty indulgences is watching reality TV late at night.