ignorante
ignorant
Latin America
Simplified: eeg-noh-RAHN-teh
IPA: iɣ.no'ɾan.te
Spain
Simplified: eeg-noh-RAHN-teh
IPA: iɣ.no'ɾan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ig
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ran
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e