How to Pronounce Ingenuity

To pronounce "ingenuity", say ING-en-uity — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ingenuity”

"ingenuity" has 3 syllables: ing-en-uity. It rhymes with ambiguity and acuity, if that helps it stick.

What does ingenuity mean?

noun

  1. The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.

    “Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver.”

  2. Ingenuousness; honesty, straightforwardness

Words that rhyme with ingenuity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambiguityacuityperpetuitycongruityincongruitycontinuitypromiscuityannuitydiscontinuitygratuitysuety

Related words

inventivenessingeniousnessclevernesscreativenesscreativityresourcefulnesstalentwit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ingenuity"?▾

"Ingenuity" has 3 syllables: ing · en · uity.

What is the IPA transcription of "ingenuity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ingenuity" is /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/.

What does "ingenuity" mean?▾

Ingenuity: The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.

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