How to pronounce indices
Say it like IN-dih-seez. Indices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indices 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.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indices
American and British speakers say indices in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndɪˌsiz/ in the US and /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dih-seez.
What does indices mean?
- plural of index How to pronounce index“The subscript numbers after each element are the indices of that element.”
Where does indices come from?
Borrowed from Latin indicēs.
Questions about saying indices
How do you pronounce indices?
Say IN-dih-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndɪˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indices?
Indices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dih · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say indices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndɪˌsiz/ and the British form is /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.