How to pronounce deigning
Say it like DAY-ning. Deigning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deigning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deigning
American and British speakers say deigning in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-ning.
What does deigning mean?
- present participle and gerund of deign How to pronounce deign
Words that rhyme with deigning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deigning.
Questions about saying deigning
How do you pronounce deigning?
Say DAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deigning?
Deigning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say deigning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.