How to pronounce indemnify
Say it like in-DEM-nuh-fy. Indemnify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM).
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- in
- DEM
- nuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indemnify 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.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of indemnify
American and British speakers say indemnify in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEM-nuh-fy.
What does indemnify mean?
- To secure against loss or damage; to insure.
- To compensate or reimburse someone for some expense or injury.
Where does indemnify come from?
From indemn (“unhurt”) + -ify (forming verbs)
Questions about saying indemnify
How do you pronounce indemnify?
Say in-DEM-nuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indemnify?
Indemnify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM). Broken into parts: in · DEM · nuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say indemnify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.