How to pronounce indictments
Say it like in-DYTE-munts. Indictments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE).
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- in
- DYTE
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indictments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indictments
American and British speakers say indictments in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DYTE-munts.
What does indictments mean?
- plural of indictment How to pronounce indictment
Questions about saying indictments
How do you pronounce indictments?
Say in-DYTE-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indictments?
Indictments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE). Broken into parts: in · DYTE · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say indictments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.