How to pronounce indigeneity
Say it like in-dij-uh-NEE-ih-tee. Indigeneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- in
- dij
- uh
- NEE
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigeneity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indigeneity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-dij-uh-NEE-ih-tee.
What does indigeneity mean?
- Quality of being indigenous; membership of an indigenous group.
Where does indigeneity come from?
From indigen(ous) + -e- + -ity.
Questions about saying indigeneity
How do you pronounce indigeneity?
Say in-dij-uh-NEE-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌdɪdʒəˈniɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌdɪdʒəˈniːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigeneity?
Indigeneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: in · dij · uh · NEE · ih · tee.
Is indigeneity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˌdɪdʒəˈniːɪti/ (in-dij-uh-NEE-ih-tee).