How to Pronounce Design

To pronounce "design", say DES-ign — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈzaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/dɪˈzaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “design”

"design" has 2 syllables: des-ign. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does design mean?

noun

  1. A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
  2. A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

verb

  1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
  2. To plan (to do something).

    “The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.”

Words that rhyme with design

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

figurepatternplanprojectinventionblueprintpurposeinnovation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "design"?▾

"Design" has 2 syllables: des · ign.

What is the IPA transcription of "design"?▾

The IPA transcription of "design" is /dɪˈzaɪn/.

What does "design" mean?▾

Design: A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

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