How to Pronounce "igneous"
word
ˈɪɡniəs
IG-nee-uhs
ˈɪɡniəs
IG-nee-uhs
Definition
Used to describe rocks or processes that are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɡniəs
British English
ˈɪɡniəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IG-nee-uhs
UK
IG-nee-uhs
Listen in Context
Basalt is an igneous rock.
Granite forms from cooled igneous magma.
Volcanoes produce igneous rocks when lava cools.
The mountains here are full of ancient igneous formations.