How to Pronounce Insinuate

To pronounce "insinuate", say INS-in-uat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “insinuate”

"insinuate" has 4 syllables: ins-in-uat-e.

What does insinuate mean?

verb

  1. To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

    “She insinuated that her friends had betrayed her.”

  2. To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insinuate"?▾

"Insinuate" has 4 syllables: ins · in · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "insinuate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insinuate" is /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/.

What does "insinuate" mean?▾

Insinuate: To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

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