How to Pronounce Ingredient

"Ingredient" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪnɡɹˈiːdiənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ingredient

"ingredient" has 4 syllables: ingredient.

What does ingredient mean?

noun

  1. One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
  2. A necessary element to achieve a certain goal; a component.

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How do you pronounce "ingredient"?

"Ingredient" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "ingredient"?

"Ingredient" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "ingredient"?

The IPA transcription of "ingredient" is /ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/.

What does "ingredient" mean?

Ingredient: One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

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