ignoramus
IG-ner-AY-mas
igneraymas
/ˌɪɡnɝˈeɪməs/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “ignoramus” is spelled “igneraymas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | g | n | er | ay | m | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /ɡ/ | /n/ | /ɝ/ | /eɪ/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “ignoramus” with
9 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“igneraymas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “ignoramus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“ignoramus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “ignoramus”?
“ignoramus” is pronounced IG-ner-AY-mas — IPA /ˌɪɡnɝˈeɪməs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “igneraymas”.
How many syllables are in “ignoramus”?
“ignoramus” has 4 syllables: IG-ner-AY-mas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).