ignorance

/ˈɪɡnərəns/

Syllables ig·no·rance

Stress IG-no-rance

Phonics Breakdown

ig

/ɪɡ/

short i

no

/nə/

schwa

rance

/rəns/

er sound

Meaning

lack of knowledge, information, or awareness

Sound Reference

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ig=/ɪɡ/(ignore) + no=/nə/(connect) + rance=/rəns/(entrance)

Example

Ignorance of the law is no excuse.