How to Pronounce "innuendos"
word
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
Definition
Comments or remarks that suggest something indirectly, often of a sexual or critical nature. Innuendos are not stated clearly, but the meaning is hinted at.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz
British English
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-yoo-EN-dohz
UK
in-yoo-EN-dohz
Listen in Context
His speech was full of innuendos that made everyone uncomfortable.
She made several innuendos about his private life.
The movie had too many innuendos for children.
People at work keep dropping innuendos, but I try to ignore them.