How to Pronounce Ignore

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

ignore

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying ignore, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ɪɡˈnɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ignore”

"ignore" has 3 syllables: ign-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does ignore mean?

verb

To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
“A problem ignored is a problem doubled.”
To pretend to not notice someone or something.

Synonyms

be ignorant of connive dissimulate overlook turn a blind eye to wink at misheed neglect

Antonyms

know notice observe recognize watch

Words that rhyme with ignore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implore core furthermore abhor whore frore therefore score gore sore lore rapport

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ignore"?▾

"Ignore" has 3 syllables: ign · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ignore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ignore" is /ɪɡˈnɔː/.

What does "ignore" mean?▾

Ignore: To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “ignore” in the full dictionary →