How to Pronounce "ignominious"
word
ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs
ig-nuh-MIN-ee-uhs
ˌɪɡnəmˈɪnɪəs
ig-nuh-MIN-ee-uhs
Definition
Describes something that causes public shame, humiliation, or disgrace.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs
British English
ˌɪɡnəmˈɪnɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-nuh-MIN-ee-uhs
UK
ig-nuh-MIN-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
The team's ignominious defeat shocked everyone.
He resigned after the ignominious scandal became public.
It was an ignominious moment in the country’s history.
Their ignominious exit from the tournament left fans speechless.