How to Pronounce "ignorance is bliss"
expression
IG-ner-ens iz BLISS
IG-nuh-rens iz BLISS
Definition
This expression means that sometimes not knowing something makes you happier or less worried, because the information could trouble you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɡnɝəns/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɫɪs
British English
ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ /ˈɪz/ /blˈɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IG-ner-ens iz BLISS
UK
IG-nuh-rens iz BLISS
Listen in Context
Some people think ignorance is bliss when it comes to bad news.
He said ignorance is bliss and didn't ask about the problem.
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss if knowing more would worry you.
I don't really want to know the test results—ignorance is bliss sometimes.