How to pronounce ingenuity
Say it like in-juh-NOO-uh-tee. Ingenuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO).
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- in
- juh
- NOO
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingenuity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ingenuity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-juh-NYOO-uh-tee.
What does ingenuity mean?
- The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.“The pyramids demonstrate the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.”
- An ingenuous action or thought.
Where does ingenuity come from?
From Latin ingenuitās.
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Questions about saying ingenuity
How do you pronounce ingenuity?
Say in-juh-NOO-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndʒəˈnuəˌti/. In British English it is /ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingenuity?
Ingenuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO). Broken into parts: in · juh · NOO · uh · tee.
Is ingenuity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəˌtiː/ (in-juh-NYOO-uh-tee).