How to Pronounce "indemnity"
word
ˌɪnˈdɛmnəti/, /ˌɪnˈdɛmnɪti
in-DEM-ni-tee
ˌɪndˈɛmnɪti
in-DEM-ni-tee
Definition
A payment or guarantee made to protect someone against loss, damage, or legal responsibility; usually used in law and insurance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdɛmnəti/, /ˌɪnˈdɛmnɪti
British English
ˌɪndˈɛmnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DEM-ni-tee
UK
in-DEM-ni-tee
Listen in Context
The company paid an indemnity to the injured worker.
Her insurance offers indemnity against theft.
There is an indemnity clause in the contract.
If the shipment is damaged, you'll get full indemnity.