How to Pronounce Indigent

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indigent”

"indigent" has 3 syllables: ind-ig-ent.

What does indigent mean?

noun

  1. A person in need, or in poverty.

adjective

  1. Poor; destitute; in need.
  2. Utterly lacking or in need of something specified.

Antonyms

affluent

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Related words

poorimpoverisheddestitutepoverty-strickenneedynecessitouspovertyindigence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indigent"?▾

"Indigent" has 3 syllables: ind · ig · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "indigent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indigent" is /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/.

What does "indigent" mean?▾

Indigent: A person in need, or in poverty.

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