How to pronounce feigning
Say it like FAY-ning. Feigning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feigning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feigning
American and British speakers say feigning in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-ning.
What does feigning mean?
- present participle and gerund of feign How to pronounce feign
- Act of one who feigns; fakery; deceit.
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Words that rhyme with feigning
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Questions about saying feigning
How do you pronounce feigning?
Say FAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feigning?
Feigning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say feigning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.