How to pronounce lignose
Say it like LIG-nohz. Lignose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lignose. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈlɪɡnoʊz/LIG-nohz
UK British/ˈlɪɡnəʊz/LIG-nohz
- LIG
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lignose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lignose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIG-nohz.
What does lignose mean?
noun
- lignin
- An explosive compound of wood fiber and nitroglycerin.
- Alternative form of ligneous.
Where does lignose come from?
From Latin lignōsus (“woody”).
Questions about saying lignose
How do you pronounce lignose?
Say LIG-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lignose?
Lignose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · nohz.
Is lignose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɪɡnəʊz/ (LIG-nohz).