How to Pronounce Innocent

To pronounce "innocent", say INN-oc-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnəsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪnəsənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “innocent”

Break "innocent" into 3 beats and lean on "INN" — that's the stressed one.

What does innocent mean?

noun

  1. One who is innocent, especially a young child.

    “The slaughter of the innocents was a significant event in the New Testament.”

  2. A harmless simple-minded person; an idiot.

adjective

  1. Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
  2. Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.

Synonyms

guiltlesssacklesspureuntainted

Antonyms

guiltynocentperverse

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Related words

sinlessblamelessharmlessinnocuousclean-handedimpeccantguiltlessirreproachable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "innocent"?▾

"Innocent" has 3 syllables: inn · oc · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "innocent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "innocent" is /ˈɪnəsənt/.

What does "innocent" mean?▾

Innocent: One who is innocent, especially a young child.

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