How to pronounce ignoble
Say it like ig-NOH-bul. Ignoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- ig
- NOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignoble 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ignoble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ig-NOH-bul.
What does ignoble mean?
- Not noble; plebeian; common.
- Not honorable; base.
- Not a true or "noble" falcon; said of certain hawks, such as the goshawk.
- To make ignoble; to bring low.
Where does ignoble come from?
Borrowed from Middle French ignoble, from Latin ignōbilis, from in- (“not”) + gnōbilis, later nōbilis (“noble”).
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Words that rhyme with ignoble
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Questions about saying ignoble
How do you pronounce ignoble?
Say ig-NOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignoble?
Ignoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: ig · NOH · bul.
Is ignoble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ (ig-NOH-bul).