How to pronounce indite
Say it like in-DYTE. Indite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE).
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- in
- DYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of indite
American and British speakers say indite in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdaɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DYTE.
What does indite mean?
- To physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe.
- To write (something, especially a literary or artistic work); to compose.
- To dictate (something); to prompt.
- An extremely rare indium-iron sulfide mineral.
Where does indite come from?
Originally a variant of indict; from Middle English enditen, endyten, from Old French enditer, from Late Latin indictāre, from in- + dictare (“to declare”).
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Words that rhyme with indite
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Words that sound like indite
Questions about saying indite
How do you pronounce indite?
Say in-DYTE. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdaɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indite?
Indite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYTE). Broken into parts: in · DYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say indite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdaɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as indite?
Indite sounds the same as indict in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.