How to Pronounce Indie

To pronounce "indie", say IND-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪndi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɪndi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indie”

"indie" has 2 syllables: ind-ie. It rhymes with indy and windy, if that helps it stick.

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

What does indie mean?

noun

  1. An independent publisher.
  2. A work released by an independent publisher.

adjective

  1. Independent; from outside the mainstream.

    “an indie pop group”

Words that rhyme with indie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

indywindyrawalpindicindycyndi

Related words

independentnedself-employedjocktaalandiindiaende

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indie"?▾

"Indie" has 2 syllables: ind · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "indie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indie" is /ˈɪndi/.

What does "indie" mean?▾

Indie: An independent publisher.

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