How to pronounce ignominy
Say it like IG-nuh-min-ee. Ignominy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG).
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- IG
- nuh
- min
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignominy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ignominy
American and British speakers say ignominy in essentially the same way: /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ in the US and /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: IG-nuh-min-ee.
What does ignominy mean?
- Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
Where does ignominy come from?
Borrowed from French ignominie, from Latin ignōminia, from ig- (“not”) + nomen (“name”) (prefix assimilated form of in-).
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Questions about saying ignominy
How do you pronounce ignominy?
Say IG-nuh-min-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/. In British English it is /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignominy?
Ignominy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG). Broken into parts: IG · nuh · min · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ignominy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ and the British form is /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.