How do you pronounce "indifferent"?

In American English: /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/ (in-DIFR-uhnt). In British English: /ɪndˈɪfɹənt/ (ind-IFR-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/ (in-DIFR-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɪndˈɪfɹənt/ (ind-IFR-uhnt).

Is "indifferent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/ (in-DIFR-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɪndˈɪfɹənt/ (ind-IFR-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "indifferent"

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indifferent

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/ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/

in-DIFR-uhnt

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ɪnindif·dɪfrfer·əntent

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