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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4

Syllables

10

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. It rhymes with polygynous, if that helps it stick.

What does indigenous mean?

adjective

  1. Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.
  2. Innate, inborn.

Synonyms

connaturalnaturalaboriginalautochthonouslocal

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Words that rhyme with indigenous

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polygynous

Related words

autochthonousautochthonalautochthonicnativeendemichome-grownhomegrownhome

Frequently asked questions

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: Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

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