How to Pronounce "innuendo"
word
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊ
in-yoo-EN-doh
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊ
in-yoo-EN-doh
Definition
An indirect remark or hint, usually suggesting something negative or inappropriate without saying it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊ
British English
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-yoo-EN-doh
UK
in-yoo-EN-doh
Listen in Context
He made an innuendo about her new job.
The movie was full of innuendo.
I didn’t like his innuendo during the meeting.
That joke was heavy on the innuendo; did you catch it?