How to Pronounce "intimating"
word
ˈɪnəmət/, /ˈɪntəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɪntəmət
IN-tuh-may-ting
ˈɪntɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
IN-ti-may-ting
Definition
Making something known in an indirect way; suggesting or hinting at something without saying it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnəmət/, /ˈɪntəˌmeɪt/, /ˈɪntəmət
British English
ˈɪntɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-tuh-may-ting
UK
IN-ti-may-ting
Listen in Context
He was intimating that he wanted to leave early.
She kept intimating that something was wrong.
By intimating his plans, he helped us prepare.
Is he intimating that this whole thing was a mistake?