How to Pronounce "ignorance is no excuse"
expression
IG-nur-ens iz noh ik-SKYOOS
IG-nuh-ruhnss iz noh ik-SKYOOS
Definition
This expression means that not knowing about a rule or law does not free you from responsibility if you break it. It is often used in legal or ethical discussions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɡnɝəns/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz
British English
ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ /ˈɪz/ /nəʊ/ /ɪkˈskjuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IG-nur-ens iz noh ik-SKYOOS
UK
IG-nuh-ruhnss iz noh ik-SKYOOS
Listen in Context
Ignorance is no excuse if you break the law.
The teacher said, 'Ignorance is no excuse' for not doing your homework.
You should have learned the rules; ignorance is no excuse.
The judge reminded everyone that ignorance is no excuse when it comes to following the law.