How to pronounce feigns
Say it like FAYNZ. Feigns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feigns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of feigns
American and British speakers say feigns in essentially the same way: /feɪnz/ in the US and /feɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYNZ.
What does feigns mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of feign How to pronounce feign
Words that rhyme with feigns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feigns.
Questions about saying feigns
How do you pronounce feigns?
Say FAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /feɪnz/. In British English it is /feɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feigns?
Feigns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say feigns the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪnz/ and the British form is /feɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.