How to Pronounce "indict for"
expression
ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
in-DYTE for
ɪndˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː
in-DYTE faw
Definition
To formally charge someone with a crime, usually by a legal authority such as a grand jury. Often used with the specific crime mentioned after 'for'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɪndˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DYTE for
UK
in-DYTE faw
Listen in Context
The company executive was indicted for fraud.
He was indicted for murder last year.
Several officials were indicted for corruption.
The mayor was indicted for bribery after a long investigation.