indict

/ɪnˈdaɪt/

Syllables in·dict

Stress in-DICT

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

dict

/daɪt/

silent

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of a crime

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + dict=/daɪt/(diet)

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the suspect.