How to Pronounce "innuendoes"
word
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
Definition
Indirect remarks or hints, often used to suggest something negative, sexual, or critical without saying it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz
British English
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-yoo-EN-dohz
UK
in-yoo-EN-dohz
Listen in Context
He ignored the innuendoes in their conversation.
The movie was full of silly innuendoes.
People often use innuendoes instead of speaking directly.
Those comments were just innuendoes—no one said anything openly.