To pronounce "ignominy", say IGN-om-iny — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/
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"ignominy" has 3 syllables: ign-om-iny. It rhymes with ninny and guinea, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ignominy" has 3 syllables: ign · om · iny.
The IPA transcription of "ignominy" is /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/.
Ignominy: Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
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