How to pronounce indexes
Say it like IN-dek-siz. Indexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dek
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indexes 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.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of indexes
American and British speakers say indexes in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndɛksɪz/ in the US and /ˈɪndɛksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dek-siz.
What does indexes mean?
- plural of index How to pronounce index
- third-person singular simple present indicative of index How to pronounce index
Questions about saying indexes
How do you pronounce indexes?
Say IN-dek-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndɛksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɛksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indexes?
Indexes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dek · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say indexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndɛksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɪndɛksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.