To pronounce "lignite", say LIGN-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lignite
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/lɪɡnaɪ̯t/
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"lignite" has 3 syllables: lign-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Lignite is the main natural resource of Thailand.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lignite" has 3 syllables: lign · it · e.
The IPA transcription of "lignite" is /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/.
Lignite: A low-grade, brownish-black coal
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