How to pronounce indigest
Say it like in-dy-JEST. Indigest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEST).
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- in
- dy
- JEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigest 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- JESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of indigest
American and British speakers say indigest in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/ in the US and /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dy-JEST.
What does indigest mean?
- Something indigested; a crude mass, or disordered state of affairs.
Where does indigest come from?
From Latin indigestus (“unarranged”).
Words that rhyme with indigest
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Questions about saying indigest
How do you pronounce indigest?
Say in-dy-JEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/. In British English it is /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigest?
Indigest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEST). Broken into parts: in · dy · JEST.
Do Americans and Brits say indigest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/ and the British form is /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.