How to pronounce indemnification
Say it like un-dem-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Indemnification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- un
- dem
- nuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indemnification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indemnification
American and British speakers say indemnification in essentially the same way: /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dem-nih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does indemnification mean?
- The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.
- A reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalty.
- The state of being indemnified.
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Words that rhyme with indemnification
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Questions about saying indemnification
How do you pronounce indemnification?
Say un-dem-nuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indemnification?
Indemnification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: un · dem · nuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indemnification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.