To pronounce "indaba", say IND-ab-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɑːbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈdɑːbə/
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"indaba" has 3 syllables: ind-ab-a. It rhymes with baba and catawba, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Indaba" has 3 syllables: ind · ab · a.
The IPA transcription of "indaba" is /ɪnˈdɑːbə/.
Indaba: A tribal conference held by Nguni leaders.
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