How to Pronounce Ignoring

To pronounce "ignoring", say IGN-or-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IGN-or-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “ignoring”

"ignoring" has 3 syllables: ign-or-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

What does ignoring mean?

verb

  1. To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

    “A problem ignored is a problem doubled.”

  2. To pretend to not notice someone or something.

noun

  1. The act by which something is ignored.

Synonyms

be ignorant ofconnivedissimulateoverlookturn a blind eye towink atmisheedneglect

Antonyms

knownoticeobserverecognizewatch

Words that rhyme with ignoring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringsnoringpouringflooringorangrestoring

Related words

disregardneglectcold-shoulderslightdismisssnubdiscountcut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ignoring"?▾

"Ignoring" has 3 syllables: ign · or · ing.

What does "ignoring" mean?▾

Ignoring: To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

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