How to pronounce indigent
Say it like IN-dih-junt. Indigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
- IN
- dih
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indigent
American and British speakers say indigent in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/ in the US and /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dih-junt.
What does indigent mean?
- Poor; destitute; in need.
- A person in need, or in poverty.
Where does indigent come from?
From Middle English indigent, from Old French indigent, from Latin indigēns, present participle of indigeō (“to need”), from indu (“in, within”) + egeō (“to be in need, want”).
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Questions about saying indigent
How do you pronounce indigent?
Say IN-dih-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigent?
Indigent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dih · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say indigent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.