How to pronounce ignorance
Say it like IG-nuh-runs. Ignorance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG).
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- IG
- nuh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignorance 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.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ignorance
American and British speakers say ignorance in essentially the same way: /ˈɪɡnərəns/ in the US and /ˈɪɡnərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: IG-nuh-runs.
What does ignorance mean?
- the lack of knowledge or education
Where does ignorance come from?
From Old French ignorance, from Latin ignōrantia.
Questions about saying ignorance
How do you pronounce ignorance?
Say IG-nuh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪɡnərəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪɡnərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignorance?
Ignorance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG). Broken into parts: IG · nuh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say ignorance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪɡnərəns/ and the British form is /ˈɪɡnərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.