How to Pronounce "insinuation"
word
ˌɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən
in-SIN-yoo-AY-shun
ɪnsˌɪnjuːˈeɪʃən
in-sin-YOO-AY-shun
Definition
An insinuation is an indirect and usually negative suggestion about someone or something; it hints at something without stating it openly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən
British English
ɪnsˌɪnjuːˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SIN-yoo-AY-shun
UK
in-sin-YOO-AY-shun
Listen in Context
He made an insinuation about her honesty.
His insinuation made everyone uncomfortable.
She denied the insinuation completely.
Are you trying to make some kind of insinuation here?