How to pronounce Indus
Say it like IN-dus. Indus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indus 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.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Indus
American and British speakers say Indus in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndəs/ in the US and /ˈɪndəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dus.
What does Indus mean?
- A major river in China, India and Pakistan, rising in Tibet and flowing into the Arabian Sea.
Where does Indus come from?
Another explication relates the origin of Indus to Indra which itself derives from the root indu, i.e.
Questions about saying Indus
How do you pronounce Indus?
Say IN-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪndəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Indus?
Indus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dus.
Do Americans and Brits say Indus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪndəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.