How to pronounce indignities
Say it like in-DIG-nuh-teez. Indignities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG).
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- in
- DIG
- nuh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indignities 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indignities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-DIG-nuh-teez.
What does indignities mean?
- plural of indignity How to pronounce indignity
Questions about saying indignities
How do you pronounce indignities?
Say in-DIG-nuh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indignities?
Indignities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG). Broken into parts: in · DIG · nuh · teez.
Is indignities 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 /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/ (in-DIG-nuh-teez).