How to pronounce designees
Say it like dez-ig-NEEZ. Designees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- dez
- ig
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designees 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.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of designees
American and British speakers say designees in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniz/ in the US and /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dez-ig-NEEZ.
What does designees mean?
- plural of designee How to pronounce designee
Words that rhyme with designees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of designees.
Questions about saying designees
How do you pronounce designees?
Say dez-ig-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designees?
Designees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: dez · ig · NEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say designees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛzɪɡˈniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.