How to pronounce indemn
Say it like IN-dem. Indemn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indemn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of indemn
American and British speakers say indemn in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndɛm/ in the US and /ˈɪndɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dem.
What does indemn mean?
- Without loss or injury.
Where does indemn come from?
From Middle French indemne and indempne, from Latin indemnis (“unhurt”), from in- (“not”) + damnum (“hurt, damage; wrong”).
Questions about saying indemn
How do you pronounce indemn?
Say IN-dem. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndɛm/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indemn?
Indemn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dem.
Do Americans and Brits say indemn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndɛm/ and the British form is /ˈɪndɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.