How to Pronounce Deigns

To pronounce "deigns", say DEIGNS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEIGNS

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💡 Tip for remembering “deigns”

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

Sounds exactly like: daines, dains, danes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deigns 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.

Words that rhyme with deigns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

condescenddescendcondescendsrefusespretendschoosesdecidesdares

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deigns"?▾

"Deigns" has one syllable.

What does "deigns" mean?▾

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

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