How to pronounce index

Say it like this: /ˈɪndɛks/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɪndɛks/

What does index mean?

nounAn alphabetical listing of items and their location.

“This encyclopedia includes a topical index.”

The index finger; the forefinger.

A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.

verbTo arrange an index for something, especially a long text.

“MySQL does not index short words and common words.”

To inventory; to take stock.

To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.

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