English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Feign Pronunciation
Feign is pronounced FAYN, IPA /ˈfeɪn/.
FAYN
US /ˈfeɪn/ · UK /ˈfeɪn/
Syllables: FAYN (1 syllable)
verb: To pretend to have a feeling or condition you do not have.
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Feign in a Sentence
- She tried to feign surprise.
- He would feign sleep whenever visitors came.
- Do not feign interest on my account.
Common Mispronunciations of Feign
Not FEEN
The ei spells the ay of rain, so the word is said exactly like feint without the t.
Not FAY-guhn
The g stays silent, which is what gn does at the end of sign and design.
Tip: Feign is said like fain, and the related noun feint rhymes with paint.
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