English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
India Pronunciation
India is pronounced IN-dee-uh, IPA /ˈɪndiə/.
IN-dee-uh
US /ˈɪndiə/
Syllables: IN · dee · uh (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: The country occupying most of the South Asian subcontinent.
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India in a Sentence
- India has more people than any other country.
- She flew to India in March.
- India gained independence in 1947.
Common Mispronunciations of India
Not in-DEE-ah
IN is the loud beat, and the two behind it get quieter rather than louder.
Not IN-dee-ah
The final a is a weak uh, the sound at the end of sofa.
Tip: Hindi speakers often say IN-dee-yaa, with a fuller final vowel. English reduces it.
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