How to Pronounce Indemnify

To pronounce "indemnify", say IND-emn-ify — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indemnify”

"indemnify" has 3 syllables: ind-emn-ify. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does indemnify mean?

verb

  1. To secure against loss or damage; to insure.
  2. To compensate or reimburse someone for some expense or injury

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Words that rhyme with indemnify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

recompensecompensateindemnificationpayreimbursecompensationindemnificateinsure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indemnify"?▾

"Indemnify" has 3 syllables: ind · emn · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "indemnify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indemnify" is /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/.

What does "indemnify" mean?▾

Indemnify: To secure against loss or damage; to insure.

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