How to pronounce indigestion
Say it like in-dih-JES-chun. Indigestion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES).
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- in
- dih
- JES
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigestion 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indigestion
American and British speakers say indigestion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-JES-chun.
What does indigestion mean?
- A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly.
Where does indigestion come from?
From Middle English indigestioun, from Old French indigestion, from Late Latin indigestio, by surface analysis, in- + digestion.
Words that rhyme with indigestion
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Questions about saying indigestion
How do you pronounce indigestion?
Say in-dih-JES-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigestion?
Indigestion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JES). Broken into parts: in · dih · JES · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say indigestion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.