How to Pronounce "independent"
word
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
in-di-PEN-duhnt
/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
in-di-PEN-duhnt
Definition
Not controlled or influenced by other people, and able to think or act for yourself. It can describe a person, a country, an organization, or the way someone lives or works.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
British English
/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-di-PEN-duhnt
UK
in-di-PEN-duhnt
Listen in Context
She is very independent and likes to do things alone.
The country became independent many years ago.
He wants to be independent from his parents.
My sister moved out at twenty because she wanted to be more independent.