How to pronounce deign
Say it like DAYN. Deign is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deign pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deign
American and British speakers say deign in essentially the same way: /deɪn/ in the US and /deɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYN.
What does deign mean?
- To consider it appropriate or worthy to do or give (something), often when it is seen as beneath one's dignity; to condescend, to vouchsafe.
- To consider it appropriate or worthy to do something, often when it is seen as beneath one's dignity; to condescend, to think fit, to vouchsafe.“He didn’t even deign to give us a nod of the head; he thought us that far beneath him.”
Where does deign come from?
* Occitan deinar, denhar
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with deign
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deign.
Words that sound like deign
- Dane
- dayne
Questions about saying deign
How do you pronounce deign?
Say DAYN. The American pronunciation is /deɪn/. In British English it is /deɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deign?
Deign is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say deign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪn/ and the British form is /deɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as deign?
Deign sounds the same as Dane, dayne in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.