How to Pronounce Ingenue

To pronounce "ingenue", say ING-en-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ingenue”

"ingenue" has 3 syllables: ing-en-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does ingenue mean?

noun

  1. An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
  2. A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.

Words that rhyme with ingenue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ingenue"?▾

"Ingenue" has 3 syllables: ing · en · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "ingenue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ingenue" is /ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/.

What does "ingenue" mean?▾

Ingenue: An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.

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