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ignorance
Definition:
(nou) the lack of knowledge or education
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪɡnərəns
Examples:
I apologize for the ignorance.
It is demonstrative ignorance of the contributor.
They denuded the veil of ignorance.
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Common mistakes of ignorance pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ig-NOR-ance" instead of the correct "IG-nor-ance". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated by ˈIG in IPA.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "o" in "ignorance" as a long vowel, resulting in "ig-NO-rance". This is incorrect. Tip: The "o" should have a short vowel sound, represented as "ɪ" in IPA.
- Silent "g" mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "g", saying "IG-gnor-ance". However, this is not accurate. Tip: The "g" is silent, so pronounce it as "ˈɪɡ.nər.əns".
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some people may overly stress the "n" sound, leading to "ig-nor-ANCE". Tip: Keep the "n" subtle; it should flow smoothly into the next syllable.
- Incorrect syllable division: A frequent error is treating "ignorance" as three syllables, saying "ig-no-rance". The correct division is two syllables. Tip: Practice saying "ˈɪɡ.nər.əns" to ensure proper syllable count.