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How to Pronounce "indignities"

word

ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz
in-DIG-nuh-teez
ɪndˈɪɡnɪtiz
in-DIG-ni-teez

Definition

Actions or situations that make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or not respected; often involves being treated unfairly or without dignity.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz

British English

ɪndˈɪɡnɪtiz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-DIG-nuh-teez

UK

in-DIG-ni-teez

Listen in Context

She suffered many indignities during her childhood.

The prisoners faced daily indignities in jail.

He tried to ignore the small indignities of his job.

You don't deserve the indignities they put you through.