How to Pronounce "indigent"
word
ˈɪndɪdʒənt
IN-di-jent
ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt
IN-di-jent
Definition
Indigent means extremely poor or lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪndɪdʒənt
British English
ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-di-jent
UK
IN-di-jent
Listen in Context
The shelter provides food for indigent families.
Many indigent people lack access to medical care.
The court appointed a lawyer for the indigent defendant.
He grew up in an indigent neighborhood, but never lost hope.