How to Pronounce "feigning"
word
ˈfeɪnɪŋ
FAY-ning
fˈeɪnɪŋ
FAY-ning
Definition
Pretending to have a feeling, illness, or condition, usually to deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfeɪnɪŋ
British English
fˈeɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAY-ning
UK
FAY-ning
Listen in Context
He was feigning illness to avoid school.
She is feigning interest in the conversation.
The child was feigning sleep when his mother entered.
He kept feigning surprise, but I knew he already heard the news.