How to pronounce indemnity
Say it like in-DEM-nuh-tee. Indemnity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM).
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- in
- DEM
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indemnity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indemnity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-DEM-nuh-tee.
What does indemnity mean?
- Security from damage, loss, or penalty.
- An obligation or duty upon an individual to incur the losses of another.
- Repayment; compensation for loss or injury.
Where does indemnity come from?
From late Middle English indempnite, from Middle French indemnité, from Late Latin indemnitās (“security from damage”), from Latin indemnis (“undamaged”), from in- (“not”) + damnum (“damage”).
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Words that rhyme with indemnity
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Questions about saying indemnity
How do you pronounce indemnity?
Say in-DEM-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indemnity?
Indemnity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM). Broken into parts: in · DEM · nuh · tee.
Is indemnity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛmnəti/ (in-DEM-nuh-tee).