How to Pronounce Igneous

To pronounce "igneous", say IGN-eous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪɡni.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈɪɡni.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “igneous”

"igneous" has 2 syllables: ign-eous.

What does igneous mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.

    “The stone had an igneous appearance.”

  2. Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.

    “Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.”

Related words

fieryhotpyrogenicicemagmapetrogenesismagmaticsic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "igneous"?▾

"Igneous" has 2 syllables: ign · eous.

What is the IPA transcription of "igneous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "igneous" is /ˈɪɡni.əs/.

What does "igneous" mean?▾

Igneous: Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.

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