How to pronounce indignant
Say it like in-DIG-nunt. Indignant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG).
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- in
- DIG
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indignant 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.
- DIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indignant
American and British speakers say indignant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DIG-nunt.
What does indignant mean?
- Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.“indignant dissent”
Where does indignant come from?
Borrowed from Latin indignāns, present participle of indignor (“to consider as unworthy, be angry or displeased at”), from in- (“privative”) + dignor (“to deem worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with indignant
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Questions about saying indignant
How do you pronounce indignant?
Say in-DIG-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indignant?
Indignant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG). Broken into parts: in · DIG · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say indignant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.