How to pronounce indigo
Say it like IN-duh-goh. Indigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪndəˌɡoʊ/IN-duh-goh
UK British/ˈɪndɪˌɡəʊ/IN-dih-goh
- IN
- duh
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indigo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of indigo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: IN-dih-goh.
What does indigo mean?
noun
- A purplish-blue color.
- A greenish dark blue color; the color of indigo dye.
- A blue-colored dye obtained from certain plants (indigo plant or woad), or a similar synthetic dye.
- having a deep purplish-blue color
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- anil
Questions about saying indigo
How do you pronounce indigo?
Say IN-duh-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndəˌɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɪndɪˌɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indigo?
Indigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · duh · goh.
Is indigo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɪndɪˌɡəʊ/ (IN-dih-goh).