How to Pronounce Indictment

To pronounce "indictment", say IND-ictm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

indictment

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying indictment, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indictment”

"indictment" has 3 syllables: ind-ictm-ent. It rhymes with excitement and incitement, if that helps it stick.

What does indictment mean?

noun

  1. An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
  2. The official legal document outlining the charges concerned; bill of indictment.

Hear “indictment” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with indictment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

excitementincitementfrightment

Related words

impeachmentarraignmentprosecutionprosecutelawsuitsentencesentencingaccused

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indictment"?▾

"Indictment" has 3 syllables: ind · ictm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "indictment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indictment" is /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/.

What does "indictment" mean?▾

Indictment: An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “indictment” in the full dictionary →