How to pronounce indexation
Say it like IN-dek-say-shun. Indexation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dek
- say
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indexation 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.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sayGive this part a little weight. 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 indexation
American and British speakers say indexation in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dek-say-shun.
What does indexation mean?
- The adjustment of an economic variable (such as a salary) according to an index (such as that of inflation).
Where does indexation come from?
From French indexation.
Questions about saying indexation
How do you pronounce indexation?
Say IN-dek-say-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indexation?
Indexation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dek · say · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say indexation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌdɛkˌseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.