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How to pronounce:
deign
Phonetic Transcription:
deɪn
Examples:
Maybe they will deign to put it in.
Examples are sight and flight, deign and gain, madness and sadness.
I may deign to leave a single reference to the Yautja name.
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Common mistakes of deign pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many pronounce "deign" as /deɪn/, confusing it with "day." The correct pronunciation is /deɪn/ in US and UK English. Tip: Remember the "ei" in "deign" produces the long "a" sound.
- Ignoring the silent letter: Some learners pronounce the "g" in "deign," resulting in /deɪɡn/. The correct pronunciation omits the "g," sounding like /deɪn/. Tip: Focus on the "deign" spelling to remember the silent "g."
- Incorrect stress placement: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying /ˈdeɪn/. "Deign" is a one-syllable word, pronounced /deɪn/. Tip: Practice saying "deign" with a single, strong emphasis on the "de" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "deign" with "dine," pronouncing it as /daɪn/. The correct form is /deɪn/. Tip: Associate "deign" with its meaning of condescension to help distinguish it from "dine."
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Learners sometimes overpronounce the "e," saying /deɪn/ with an exaggerated sound. The correct pronunciation is more subtle, /deɪn/. Tip: Keep the vowel sound clear but not overly drawn out for accurate pronunciation.