How to pronounce ignite
Say it like ig-NYTE. Ignite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTE).
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- ig
- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ignite
American and British speakers say ignite in essentially the same way: /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NYTE.
What does ignite mean?
- To set fire to (something), to light (something)
- To spark off (something), to trigger“ignite curiosity”
- To commence burning.
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Words that rhyme with ignite
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Questions about saying ignite
How do you pronounce ignite?
Say ig-NYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignite?
Ignite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTE). Broken into parts: ig · NYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say ignite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.