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How to pronounce innocuous in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms unobjectionable


it was an innocuous remark.
confined himself to innocuous generalities.
Type Words
Synonyms innocent
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Examples of innocuous

innocuous
They were fluent and a bit lucky, while making England's bowlers look innocuous.
From the independent.co.uk
Interesting article but I think you're are stressing over innocuous terminology.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
Even something as innocuous as a mosquito net may carry a considerable downside.
From the nytimes.com
At first, crowd-sourcing was an innocuous way to generate buzz in the mid-2000s.
From the abcnews.go.com
But what about the things you think are hidden and that you think are innocuous?
From the forbes.com
He attaches an innocuous-looking plastic clip to the steering wheel of his car.
From the guardian.co.uk
The board insists on a long approval process for even the most innocuous games.
From the economist.com
He returned after tea to deliver one innocuous over before departing once more.
From the guardian.co.uk
The short life of a pizza is quite innocuous, mild when compared to many foods.
From the ocregister.com
More examples
  • Not injurious to physical or mental health
  • Not causing disapproval; "it was an innocuous remark"; "confined himself to innocuous generalities"; "unobjectionable behavior"
  • Innocent: lacking intent or capacity to injure; "an innocent prank"
  • Harmless; producing no ill effect; Inoffensive; unprovocative; not exceptional
  • (innocuously) In an innocuous manner
  • (adj): not harmful or injurious; harmless; not likely to offend
  • (adj) harmless; benign; inoffensive
  • (adj) - harlmess, safe