How to pronounce indri
Say it like IN-dree. Indri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indri 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.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of indri
American and British speakers say indri in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndri/ in the US and /ˈɪndri/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dree.
What does indri mean?
- One of the largest living lemurs (Indri indri), native to Madagascar.
Where does indri come from?
Possibly from Malagasy endrina (“the lemur Indri indri”).
Questions about saying indri
How do you pronounce indri?
Say IN-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndri/. In British English it is /ˈɪndri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indri?
Indri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say indri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndri/ and the British form is /ˈɪndri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.