How to pronounce ignition
Say it like ig-NISH-un. Ignition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH).
- ig
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignition 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.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ignition
American and British speakers say ignition in essentially the same way: /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NISH-un.
What does ignition mean?
- The act of igniting.
- The initiation of combustion.
- A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.
Where does ignition come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin ignītiō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- inflammation
- ignition system
- firing
- lighting
- kindling
Words that rhyme with ignition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ignition.
Questions about saying ignition
How do you pronounce ignition?
Say ig-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignition?
Ignition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH). Broken into parts: ig · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ignition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.