The first "i" in ignite has a short vowel sound.
The second "i" in ignite has a long vowel sound.
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In the word "ignition," the letter "i" is pronounced as a short vowel sound. A short vowel sound is a quick, crisp sound that is made by the vowel, rather than a long, drawn-out sound. In this case, the "i" in "ignition" makes the short /ɪ/ sound, as in "sit" or "big."