How to pronounce ignescent
Say it like ig-NES-unt. Ignescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
- ig
- NES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ignescent
American and British speakers say ignescent in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/ in the US and /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NES-unt.
What does ignescent mean?
- Emitting sparks of fire when struck with steel; scintillating.
- A stone that emits sparks of fire when struck with steel.
Where does ignescent come from?
Latin ignescens, present participle of ignescere (“to become inflamed”), from ignis (“fire”): compare French ignescent.
Words that rhyme with ignescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ignescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying ignescent
How do you pronounce ignescent?
Say ig-NES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignescent?
Ignescent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: ig · NES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say ignescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈnɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.