How to Pronounce "deign to do"
expression
ˈdeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
DAYN tuh DOO
dˈeɪn/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
DAYN too DOO
Definition
To do something in a way that shows you think it is beneath your dignity, usually when you would not normally do it. It often suggests a sense of arrogance or superiority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdeɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
dˈeɪn/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAYN tuh DOO
UK
DAYN too DOO
Listen in Context
She did not deign to do the chores herself.
He won't deign to do any task he thinks is boring.
Why should she deign to do such a simple job?
He barely deigned to do more than glance at the report.