How to pronounce industry
Say it like IN-duh-stree. Industry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- duh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Industry 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.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of industry
American and British speakers say industry in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndəstri/ in the US and /ˈɪndəstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-duh-stree.
What does industry mean?
- the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise“each industry has its own trade publications”
- the organized action of making of goods and services for sale“American industry is making increased use of computers to control production”
- persevering determination to perform a task“his diligence won him quick promotions”“frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues”
Where does industry come from?
From Middle English industry, industrie, from Old French industrie, from Latin industria (“diligence, activity, industry”), from industrius (“diligent, active, zealous”), from Old Latin indostruus (“diligent, active”); origin unknown.
Questions about saying industry
How do you pronounce industry?
Say IN-duh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndəstri/. In British English it is /ˈɪndəstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in industry?
Industry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · duh · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say industry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndəstri/ and the British form is /ˈɪndəstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.