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How to Pronounce "indignity"

word

ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌti
in-DIG-nuh-tee
ɪndˈɪɡnɪti
in-DIG-ni-tee

Definition

Something that causes you to feel shame, embarrassment, or a loss of dignity, often because of unfair or humiliating treatment.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəˌti

British English

ɪndˈɪɡnɪti

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in-DIG-nuh-tee

UK

in-DIG-ni-tee

Listen in Context

He felt the indignity of being ignored by his colleagues.

Losing his wallet in public was an indignity he couldn’t forget.

The prisoner suffered many indignities during his captivity.

It's such an indignity to be searched at the entrance like a criminal.