English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dignity Pronunciation
Dignity is pronounced DIG-nuh-tee, IPA /ˈdɪgnəti/.
DIG-nuh-tee
US /ˈdɪgnəti/ · UK /ˈdɪgnɪti/
Syllables: DIG · nuh · tee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Calm self-respect, or the quality of deserving honour.
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Dignity in a Sentence
- She left the room with her dignity intact.
- The ward is run with real dignity for the patients.
- There is no dignity in arguing over a parking space.
Common Mispronunciations of Dignity
Not dig-NI-tee
Three beats with the thump on the first. Moving it inwards suits indignity, which does peak in the middle.
Not DEEG-nuh-tee
Keep that opening i short, as in dig, and sound the g that follows it.
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