How to pronounce igniting
Say it like ig-NY-ting. Igniting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- ig
- NY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Igniting 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of igniting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-NY-ting.
What does igniting mean?
- present participle and gerund of ignite How to pronounce ignite
Words that rhyme with igniting
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Questions about saying igniting
How do you pronounce igniting?
Say ig-NY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in igniting?
Igniting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: ig · NY · ting.
Is igniting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/ (ig-NY-ting).