indebted

/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/

Syllables in·debt·ed

Stress in-DEBT-ed

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

debt

/dɛt/

silent letter

ed

/ɪd/

past -ed

Meaning

owing money; feeling gratitude for help received

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + debt=/dɛt/(debt) + ed=/ɪd/(ended)

Example

He is heavily indebted after buying the house.