How to Pronounce Deign

To pronounce "deign", say DEIGN — one syllable, IPA /deɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/deɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deign”

"deign" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dain, dane, dayne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deign mean?

verb

  1. To condescend; to do despite a perceived affront to one's dignity.

    “He didn't even deign to give us a nod of the head; he thought us that far beneath him.”

  2. To condescend to give; to do something.

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Words that rhyme with deign

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

condescenddescendhighnessstoopcondenscendsdeignindignifyderogate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deign"?▾

"Deign" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deign"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deign" is /deɪn/.

What does "deign" mean?▾

Deign: To condescend; to do despite a perceived affront to one's dignity.

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