How to Pronounce Ingenuous

To pronounce "ingenuous", say ING-en-uous — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ingenuous”

"ingenuous" has 3 syllables: ing-en-uous. It rhymes with disingenuous and strenuous, if that helps it stick.

What does ingenuous mean?

adjective

Naive and trusting.
Demonstrating childlike simplicity.

Antonyms

disingenuous

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Words that rhyme with ingenuous

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disingenuous strenuous tenuis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ingenuous"?▾

"Ingenuous" has 3 syllables: ing · en · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "ingenuous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ingenuous" is /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/.

What does "ingenuous" mean?▾

Ingenuous: Naive and trusting.

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