How to Pronounce “ignition

word

/ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
ig-NI-shuhn
/ɪɡnˈɪʃən/
ig-NI-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/

British English

/ɪɡnˈɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ig-NI-shuhn

UK

ig-NI-shuhn

Listen in Context

Turn the key in the ignition to start the car.

Don’t leave the car with the ignition on—it could drain the battery.

Smoke near the gas pump could cause ignition.

The ignition system needs to be repaired.