How to pronounce India
Say it like IN-dee-uh. India has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
India 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of India
American and British speakers say India in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndiə/ in the US and /ˈɪndiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dee-uh.
What does India mean?
- a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
Questions about saying India
How do you pronounce India?
Say IN-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndiə/. In British English it is /ˈɪndiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in India?
India has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say India the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndiə/ and the British form is /ˈɪndiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.