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In·​di·​a·​nap·​o·​lis | \ ˌin-dē-ə-ˈna-pə-lis How to pronounce Indianapolis (audio) \

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city in central Indiana population 820,445

Note: Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana.

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“Indianapolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indianapolis. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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