indifference

/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/

Syllables in·dif·fer·ence

Stress in-DIF-fer-ence

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

dif

/dɪf/

short i

fer

/fər/

er schwa

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + dif=/dɪf/(different) + fer=/fər/(offer) + ence=/əns/(difference)

Example

She showed complete indifference to his apology.