How to pronounce ignites
Say it like ig-NYTS. Ignites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTS).
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- ig
- NYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignites 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.
- NYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ignites
American and British speakers say ignites in essentially the same way: /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/ in the US and /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NYTS.
What does ignites mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ignite How to pronounce ignite
Words that rhyme with ignites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ignites.
Questions about saying ignites
How do you pronounce ignites?
Say ig-NYTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/. In British English it is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignites?
Ignites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYTS). Broken into parts: ig · NYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say ignites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/ and the British form is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.