To pronounce "faineant", say FAIN-eant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪneɪˌɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfeɪneɪˌɒn/
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"faineant" has 2 syllables: fain-eant.
noun
"Faineant" has 2 syllables: fain · eant.
The IPA transcription of "faineant" is /ˈfeɪneɪˌɒn/.
Faineant: An irresponsible or lazy person.
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