ignite

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Syllables ig·nite

Stress ig-NITE

Phonics Breakdown

ig

/ɪɡ/

short i

nite

/naɪt/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to set on fire; to cause something to start burning or become active

Sound Reference

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ig=/ɪɡ/(big) + nite=/naɪt/(night)

Example

A single spark can ignite a fire.