ingenue
nounHow many syllables in ingenue?
There are 3 syllables in the word ingenue.How to pronounce ingenue:
Definition of ingenue:
- ingenue (noun):
- an inexperienced person
- a naive girl or young woman
- an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl.
Synonyms for ingenue:
actor
angel
apprentice
babe
beginner
cherub
colt
cub
dove
fledgling
greenhorn
histrion
innocent
lamb
learner
naif
naïf
neophyte
newbie
newcomer
novice
player
raw recruit
role player
saint
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Antonyms for ingenue:
femme fatale
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- inclusive
- compiler
- calculate
- galaxy
- Eostre
- survival
- speciation
- furtively
- rendition
- Elihu
- interview
- modulo
- fricassee
- fabulous
- explosive
- authorized
- attended
- specify
- Providence
- penetrate
- Mathias
- Malachi
- fanatic
- becometh
- avarice
- abated
- reflexive
- marginal
- burrito
- anima
- plantation
- marionette
- laconic
- colossal
- amity
- abandon
- Georgette
- suitable
- red panda
- plentiful
- cameo
- Calgary
- sellable
- presagers
- allowance
- analyst
- melodic
- jolliest
- Gerardo
- December
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
Some languages, like Japanese, are considered mora-timed, where the duration of each syllable (or mora) is approximately equal.
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