How to Pronounce Indict

To pronounce "indict", say ind-ICT — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˌɪnˈdaɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪndˈaɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “indict”

Break "indict" into 2 beats and lean on "ICT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: indite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does indict mean?

verb

  1. To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.

    “a book that indicts modern values”

  2. To make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

    “his former manager was indicted for fraud”

Words that rhyme with indict

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

convictprosecuteaccusesueacknowledgeblametrycharge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indict"?▾

"Indict" has 2 syllables: ind · ict.

What is the IPA transcription of "indict"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indict" is /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/.

What does "indict" mean?▾

Indict: To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.

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