How to Pronounce "indemnify"
word
ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ
in-DEM-nuh-fy
ˌɪndˈɛmnɪfˌaɪ
in-DEM-ni-fy
Definition
To pay someone for loss or damage, or to promise to protect them against possible loss or damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdɛmnəˌfaɪ
British English
ˌɪndˈɛmnɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DEM-nuh-fy
UK
in-DEM-ni-fy
Listen in Context
The insurance will indemnify you if your car is damaged.
The company agreed to indemnify its employees against legal costs.
You must indemnify the landlord for any damages caused during your stay.
The contract says they’ll indemnify us if anything goes wrong with the project.