How to pronounce indignity
Say it like in-DIG-nuh-tee. Indignity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG).
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- in
- DIG
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indignity 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indignity
American and British speakers say indignity in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌti/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DIG-nuh-tee.
What does indignity mean?
- degradation, debasement or humiliation“public indignity”
- an affront to one's dignity or pride
Where does indignity come from?
Borrowed from Latin indignitās, indignitātem.
Questions about saying indignity
How do you pronounce indignity?
Say in-DIG-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indignity?
Indignity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIG). Broken into parts: in · DIG · nuh · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say indignity the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌti/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.