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What is the proper emphasis for the word "indent"?

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00:00 What Is The Proper Emphasis For The Word &Quot;Indent&Quot;?
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Personally, I would say "ind-ent" for the noun, and "ind-ent" for the verb.

Ind-ent for the noun is pretty much universal.

For the verb, it varies from person to person. I don't perceive a geographical pattern.