How to Pronounce "feign"
word
ˈfeɪn
FAYN
fˈeɪn
FAYN
Definition
To pretend to have a feeling, condition, or injury, usually to deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfeɪn
British English
fˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAYN
UK
FAYN
Listen in Context
He tried to feign a headache to avoid doing his homework.
She can feign interest in any topic.
The boy feigned sleep when his parents came in.
He didn't really care; he just feigned surprise to be polite.