How to pronounce ignores
Say it like ig-NORZ. Ignores has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORZ).
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- ig
- NORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignores 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.
- NORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ignores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-NAWZ.
What does ignores mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ignore How to pronounce ignore
Words that rhyme with ignores
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Questions about saying ignores
How do you pronounce ignores?
Say ig-NORZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnɔrz/. In British English it is /ˌɪɡˈnɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignores?
Ignores has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NORZ). Broken into parts: ig · NORZ.
Is ignores 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 /ˌɪɡˈnɔːz/ (ig-NAWZ).