How to pronounce ignore
Say it like ig-NOR. Ignore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
- ig
- NOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignore 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.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ignore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-NAW.
What does ignore mean?
- To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.“A problem ignored is a problem doubled.”
- To pretend to not notice someone or something.
Where does ignore come from?
From French ignorer, from Latin ignōrō (“to have no knowledge of, mistake, take no notice of, ignore”), from ignārus (“not knowing”), from in- (“not”) + gnārus (“knowing”), from gnōscō, nōscō; see know.
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Words that rhyme with ignore
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Questions about saying ignore
How do you pronounce ignore?
Say ig-NOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnɔr/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignore?
Ignore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ig · NOR.
Is ignore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪɡˈnɔː/ (ig-NAW).