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
US
TOL-ur-uhns
UK
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.