How to pronounce ignoring
Say it like ig-NOR-ing. Ignoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
- ig
- NOR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ignoring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ignoring
American and British speakers say ignoring in essentially the same way: /ˌɪɡˈnɔrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-NAW-ring.
What does ignoring mean?
- present participle and gerund of ignore How to pronounce ignore
- The act by which something is ignored.
Words that rhyme with ignoring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ignoring.
Questions about saying ignoring
How do you pronounce ignoring?
Say ig-NOR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪɡˈnɔrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ignoring?
Ignoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ig · NOR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ignoring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪɡˈnɔrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.