How to pronounce indie
Say it like IN-dee. Indie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce indie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indie 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indie
American and British speakers say indie in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndi/ in the US and /ˈɪndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dee.
What does indie mean?
- a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
- an independent film company not associated with an established studio
- (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
Where does indie come from?
From independent, by shortening, + -ie.
Words that rhyme with indie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of indie.
Questions about saying indie
How do you pronounce indie?
Say IN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndi/. In British English it is /ˈɪndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indie?
Indie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say indie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndi/ and the British form is /ˈɪndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.