word
Deign
DAYN
/deɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
deign
Dictionary meaning
To do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity.
Common mispronunciations
dee-AYNDEEN
Pronunciation tips
Rhymes with 'rain'. The 'g' is silent.
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