innuendo
nounHow many syllables in innuendo?
There are 4 syllables in the word innuendo.How to pronounce innuendo:
Definition of innuendo:
- innuendo (noun):
- an oblique allusion hint, insinuation
- an indirect (and usually malicious) implication.
- a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation
- an indirect or subtle reference to something rude or unpleasant
Synonyms for innuendo:
aspersion
hint
implication
imputation
insinuation
insult
intimation
libel
overtone
slander
smear
suggestion
whisper
Antonyms for innuendo:
evidence
explicit statement
fact
hard facts
measurement
proof
quiet
reality
silence
truth
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Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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