How to pronounce indicia
Say it like in-DIS-yuh. Indicia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS).
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- in
- DIS
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indicia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indicia
American and British speakers say indicia in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DIS-yuh.
What does indicia mean?
- plural of indicium
- Indications or signs.“This document has none of the indicia of a contract of adhesion.”
- Distinctive markings.
- A preprinted marking on a mailpiece which shows that postage has been paid by the sender.
Where does indicia come from?
From Latin indicia, plural of indicium (“a notice, information, discovery, sign, mark, token”), from index (“index”); see index.
Questions about saying indicia
How do you pronounce indicia?
Say in-DIS-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indicia?
Indicia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS). Broken into parts: in · DIS · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say indicia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɪsjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.