How to Pronounce Indigenous

To pronounce "indigenous", say ind-IG-en-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪndˈɪdʒənəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “indigenous”

Break "indigenous" into 4 beats and lean on "IG" — that's the stressed one.

What does indigenous mean?

adjective

Native to a land, especially before colonization. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
In particular, of or relating to a people (or their language or culture) that inhabited a region prior to the arrival of people of other cultures which became dominant (e.g., through colonialism), and which maintains a distinct culture.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "indigenous"?▾

To pronounce "indigenous", say ind-IG-en-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "indigenous"?▾

"Indigenous" has 4 syllables: ind · ig · en · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "indigenous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indigenous" is /ˌɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/.

What does "indigenous" mean?▾

Indigenous: Native to a land, especially before colonization. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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