indictment

/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

Syllables in·dict·ment

Stress in-DICT-ment

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

dict

/daɪt/

silent

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + dict=/daɪt/(dictate) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect.