How to Pronounce "ignorant"
word
/ˈɪɡnɝənt/
IG-nuh-ruhnt
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/
IG-nuh-ruhnt
Definition
Not knowing something, or lacking knowledge, information, or education about a subject. It can describe a person who is unaware of facts, and sometimes it sounds insulting if used about someone's behavior or attitudes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪɡnɝənt/
British English
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IG-nuh-ruhnt
UK
IG-nuh-ruhnt
Listen in Context
I was ignorant of the rule, so I made a mistake.
He is ignorant about computers.
Please don't stay ignorant; ask questions if you don't understand.
I don't think she's stupid—just ignorant of how the system works.