If you're a non-native English speaker wanting to know how to pronounce the word ‘indigenous’, you’ve come to the right place. This word is pronounced in three syllables: in-dih-jen-uhs.

The first syllable is made up of the ‘in’ sound followed by the ‘dih’ sound. The second syllable is made up of the ‘jen’ sound, and the third syllable is made up of the ‘uhs’ sound.

To make the ‘in’ sound, your lips should be slightly open and your tongue should be behind your bottom teeth. To make the ‘dih’ sound, your lips should be closed and your tongue should be behind your bottom teeth. To make the ‘jen’ sound, your lips should be slightly open and your tongue should be behind your top teeth. To make the ‘uhs’ sound, your lips should be slightly open and your tongue should be resting on the bottom of your mouth.

When you put all three sounds together, you should be able to easily say the word ‘indigenous’. Practice this word a few times to ensure you have the pronunciation correct. Once you’ve mastered this word, you’ll be well on your way to speaking English with confidence.