How to pronounce designed
Say it like dih-ZYND. Designed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYND).
- dih
- ZYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of designed
American and British speakers say designed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈzaɪnd/ in the US and /dɪˈzaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-ZYND.
What does designed mean?
- done or made or performed with purpose and intent“style...is more than the deliberate and designed creation”“games designed for all ages”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with designed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of designed.
Questions about saying designed
How do you pronounce designed?
Say dih-ZYND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designed?
Designed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYND). Broken into parts: dih · ZYND.
Do Americans and Brits say designed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈzaɪnd/ and the British form is /dɪˈzaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.