How to pronounce indict
Say it like in-DYTE. Indict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE).
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- in
- DYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The c is silent and the ending rhymes with bite: 'in-DYTE'.
Indict 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.
- DYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of indict
American and British speakers say indict in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DYTE.
What does indict mean?
- To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.“a book that indicts modern values”
- To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.“his former manager was indicted for fraud”
Where does indict come from?
The irregular spelling is due to the word having been borrowed into Middle English from Old French, and not from Latin as was the case with most other descendants of dictāre (but see dight).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with indict
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indict.
Questions about saying indict
How do you pronounce indict?
Say in-DYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indict?
Indict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE). Broken into parts: in · DYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say indict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.