How to Pronounce Ignorant

To pronounce "ignorant", say IGN-or-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ignorant”

"ignorant" has 3 syllables: ign-or-ant.

What does ignorant mean?

noun

  1. One who is ignorant.

adjective

  1. Unknowledgeable or uneducated; characterized by ignorance.
  2. Not knowing (a fact or facts), unaware (of something).

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Related words

unknowledgeableunenlightenedilliterateunletteredinexperiencedunlearnednaiveuninformed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ignorant"?▾

"Ignorant" has 3 syllables: ign · or · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "ignorant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ignorant" is /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/.

What does "ignorant" mean?▾

Ignorant: One who is ignorant.

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