How to Pronounce "tolerant"
word
/ˈtɑɫɝənt/
TAH-luh-ruhnt
/tˈɒləɹənt/
TOL-uh-ruhnt
Definition
Being willing to accept or respect opinions, behaviors, or people that are different from your own, even if you don't agree with them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑɫɝənt/
British English
/tˈɒləɹənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAH-luh-ruhnt
UK
TOL-uh-ruhnt
Listen in Context
She is tolerant of other people's beliefs.
A tolerant teacher listens to all students.
It is important to be tolerant in a diverse society.
He's pretty tolerant when it comes to different opinions at work.