How to Pronounce "ingratiating"
word
ˌɪŋˈɡɹeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
in-GRAY-shee-ay-ting
ɪnɡɹˈeɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ
in-GRAY-shi-ay-ting
Definition
Behaving in a way that tries too hard to please someone, often to get their approval or favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪŋˈɡɹeɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪnɡɹˈeɪʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GRAY-shee-ay-ting
UK
in-GRAY-shi-ay-ting
Listen in Context
His ingratiating smile made everyone uncomfortable.
She used an ingratiating tone to ask for help.
People noticed his ingratiating behavior at the meeting.
He adopted an ingratiating manner whenever his boss was around.