How to pronounce feignedly
Say it like FAY-nid-lee. Feignedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- nid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feignedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of feignedly
American and British speakers say feignedly in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪnɪdli/ in the US and /ˈfeɪnɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-nid-lee.
What does feignedly mean?
- In a way that is feigned.
Where does feignedly come from?
From feigned + -ly.
Questions about saying feignedly
How do you pronounce feignedly?
Say FAY-nid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪnɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪnɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feignedly?
Feignedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · nid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say feignedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪnɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪnɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.