DICTIONARY ENTRY
4 SYLLABLES
independent
/,ɪndɪ'pɛndənt/ · ɪndɪpɛndənt
Independent has 4 syllables: in · de · pend · ent.
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de
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pend
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ent
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adjective. (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence.
adjective. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces.
noun. A neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics).
noun. A writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them.
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