How to pronounce igniferous
Say it like ig-NIF-uh-rus. Igniferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- ig
- NIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Igniferous 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.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of igniferous
American and British speakers say igniferous in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/ in the US and /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NIF-uh-rus.
What does igniferous mean?
- Producing fire
Where does igniferous come from?
Borrowed from Latin ignifer.
Words that rhyme with igniferous
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Questions about saying igniferous
How do you pronounce igniferous?
Say ig-NIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in igniferous?
Igniferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: ig · NIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say igniferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈnɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.