How to pronounce innuendoes
Say it like in-yoo-EN-dohz. Innuendoes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- in
- yoo
- EN
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innuendoes 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of innuendoes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-yoo-EN-dohz.
What does innuendoes mean?
- plural of innuendo How to pronounce innuendo
Questions about saying innuendoes
How do you pronounce innuendoes?
Say in-yoo-EN-dohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innuendoes?
Innuendoes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: in · yoo · EN · dohz.
Is innuendoes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊz/ (in-yoo-EN-dohz).