How to Pronounce "ingenue"
word
ˈɑndʒəˌnu/, /ˈɪnˌdʒɛnˌju/, /ˈɪndʒənu/, /ɪnˈdʒɛnu
AHN-zhuh-noo
ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː
an-zhay-NYOO
Definition
An ingenue is a young woman who is innocent, naive, and often plays such roles in theater or film. It can also refer to the character type itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑndʒəˌnu/, /ˈɪnˌdʒɛnˌju/, /ˈɪndʒənu/, /ɪnˈdʒɛnu
British English
ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-zhuh-noo
UK
an-zhay-NYOO
Listen in Context
The actress played the ingenue in the new play.
She is often cast as the ingenue because of her youthful appearance.
The ingenue in the film falls in love with the hero.
Her fresh, honest smile made her the perfect choice for the ingenue role.