indulgent

/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

Syllables in·dul·gent

Stress in-DUL-gent

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

dul

/dʌl/

short u

gent

/dʒənt/

soft g

Meaning

tending to be lenient or generous; allowing oneself or others pleasure

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/ (in) + dul=/dʌl/ (dull) + gent=/dʒənt/ (gentle)

Example

She is an indulgent parent who rarely says no.