How to pronounce indigence
Say it like IN-dih-juns. Indigence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dih
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigence 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.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indigence
American and British speakers say indigence in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/ in the US and /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dih-juns.
What does indigence mean?
- Extreme poverty or destitution.
Where does indigence come from?
Only relation to antonym affluence is common Latinate suffix + -ence.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying indigence
How do you pronounce indigence?
Say IN-dih-juns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigence?
Indigence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dih · juns.
Do Americans and Brits say indigence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/ and the British form is /ˈɪndɪdʒəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.