How to Pronounce "indictments"
word
ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts
in-DYTE-muhnts
ɪndˈaɪtmənts
in-DYTE-muhnts
Definition
Official written statements charging someone with a crime, usually issued by a grand jury in legal systems that use them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənts
British English
ɪndˈaɪtmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DYTE-muhnts
UK
in-DYTE-muhnts
Listen in Context
The grand jury issued three indictments last week.
There are new indictments against the suspects.
The lawyer reviewed all of the indictments carefully.
He faces several federal indictments for fraud.