How to pronounce indeed
Say it like in-DEED. Indeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEED).
- in
- DEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indeed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indeed
American and British speakers say indeed in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdid/ in the US and /ɪnˈdiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEED.
What does indeed mean?
- Synonym of actually or truly.“Indeed, he made several misplays.”
- In fact.“As a soccer player, he is terrible indeed.”
- Indicates agreement with another speaker's previous statement.“"I am a great runner." "Indeed!"”
- Indicates doubt or disagreement with another speaker's previous statement.“"I am a great runner." "Indeed?"”
Where does indeed come from?
From Middle English indede, univerbation of the phrase in dede (“in sooth, in fact”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- yea
- absolutely
- forsooth
- indubitably
- so
Words that rhyme with indeed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indeed.
Questions about saying indeed
How do you pronounce indeed?
Say in-DEED. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdid/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indeed?
Indeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEED). Broken into parts: in · DEED.
Do Americans and Brits say indeed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdid/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.