How to pronounce designee
Say it like dez-ig-NEE. Designee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- dez
- ig
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of designee
American and British speakers say designee in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛzɪɡˈni/ in the US and /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dez-ig-NEE.
What does designee mean?
- One who has been designated
Where does designee come from?
From designate + -ee.
Words that rhyme with designee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of designee.
Questions about saying designee
How do you pronounce designee?
Say dez-ig-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈni/. In British English it is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designee?
Designee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: dez · ig · NEE.
Do Americans and Brits say designee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈni/ and the British form is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.