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