English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Feigned Pronunciation
Feigned is pronounced FAYND, IPA /ˈfeɪnd/.
FAYND
US /ˈfeɪnd/ · UK /ˈfeɪnd/
Syllables: FAYND (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of feign); also an adjective: Put on for show, without actually being felt.
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Feigned in a Sentence
- She feigned surprise at the news.
- His interest was clearly feigned.
- He feigned a limp to get out of the run.
Common Mispronunciations of Feigned
Not FAY-nuhd
No second beat appears. The ending is a single d fastened straight onto the n.
Not FYND
Feigned and find sit one vowel apart, and this one opens on the ay of rain.
Tip: Feigned surprise and feigned ignorance are the phrases the word almost always turns up in.
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