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How to pronounce:
ignore
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪɡˈnɔː
Examples:
Many people seem to ignore their lack of intelligence quite successfully.
I find it disrespectful that you like to ignore knowledge.
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Common mistakes of ignore pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ig-ˈnore". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɪg.nɔːr" (UK) or "ɪɡˈnɔr" (US), with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ig" part.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the first vowel, saying "e" instead of "ɪ". This leads to a sound like "eeg-nore". Ensure you use the short "i" sound as in "sit". Tip: Practice saying "ig" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent "n": Some learners mistakenly pronounce the "n" in "ignore", saying "ig-nore". The "n" is silent, making the correct pronunciation "ˈɪg.nɔːr" (UK) or "ɪɡˈnɔr" (US). Tip: Focus on the flow of the word without the "n".
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "g", resulting in "ig-gore". The correct pronunciation should have a softer "g" sound, as in "ˈɪg.nɔːr" (UK) or "ɪɡˈnɔr" (US). Tip: Keep the "g" subtle and smooth.
- Incorrect final sound: Some speakers pronounce "ignore" ending with a strong "r" sound, saying "ig-nor" instead of "ˈɪg.nɔːr" (UK) or "ɪɡˈnɔr" (US). The final sound should be a softer "or". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct ending.