How to pronounce Indian
Say it like IN-dee-un. Indian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪndiən/IN-dee-un
UK British/ˈɪndɪən/IN-deern
- IN
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Indian
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: IN-deern.
What does Indian mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies.
- Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
- Made with Indian corn or maize.
- A person from India.
- An American Indian, a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (generally excluding the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, and Yupik).
- A kind of marble (spherical toy) with colored bands on an opaque black base.
Questions about saying Indian
How do you pronounce Indian?
Say IN-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndiən/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Indian?
Indian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dee · un.
Is Indian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪndɪən/ (IN-deern).