How to Pronounce "ingenious"
word
/ˌɪnˈdʒinjəs/
in-JEE-nyuhs
/ɪndʒˈiːnɪəs/
in-JEE-nee-uhs
Definition
Very clever, especially in finding new and creative solutions to problems or making things in a smart way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈdʒinjəs/
British English
/ɪndʒˈiːnɪəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-JEE-nyuhs
UK
in-JEE-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
She had an ingenious idea for solving the problem.
The engineer built an ingenious machine.
His ingenious plan impressed everyone.
That’s an ingenious way to save space in a small apartment.