How to pronounce "feigns" in English
feɪnz
FAYNZ
Primary stress: FAYNZ
Hear native speakers say feigns in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “feigns”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FAYNZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "feigns" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: The "g" combined with "n" in "feigns" is unvoiced.
How Native Speakers Say It: Produce only the /n/ consonant sound. Pronouncing a hard /g/ is a telltale sign of non-native disfluency.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "feigns" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "feigns is" sounds like "feigns-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "feigns" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So, you know, an APD person is manipulative, feigns affectionate or warm feelings, but doesn't feel them, and is”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“go off just after 11: 00 a. m. Surrounded by passengers, he feigns interest in his”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“For instance, when Basilio feigns being near death, his eyes are part of the act.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“For instance, Unamuno says that he believes, or feigns to believe, in the real existence of Don Quixote and Sancho, claiming that Cervantes a”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
Practice Speaking “feigns”
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So, you know, an APD person is manipulative, feigns affectionate or warm feelings, but doesn't feel them, and is
Hear it in context: “feigns”
4 clipsThe English word “feigns” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as feɪnz (phonetic respelling: FAYNZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (FAYNZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “feigns” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “feigns” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @15:25
“with one or the other. So, you know, an APD person is manipulative, feigns affectionate or warm feelings, but doesn't feel them, and is affectionate or warm feelings, but doesn't feel them, and is”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:12
“his bomb to explode on the tube. It's inside a rucksack and he's timed it to go off just after 11: 00 a. m. Surrounded by passengers, he feigns interest in his book. Further down the line, he gets off, but he's abandoned the rucks sack”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #3 · @32:16
“Ovid's text in front of him, or that he had a prodigious memory. For instance, when Basilio feigns being near death, his eyes are part of the act. For instance, when Basilio feigns being near”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #4 · @49:07
“Unamuno liked to be outrageous. For instance, Unamuno says that he believes, or feigns to believe, in the real existence of Don Quixote and Sancho, claiming that Cervantes a or feigns to believe, in the real existence of Don”
Definition & Meaning: “feigns”
- To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
- To imagine; to invent; to pretend to do something.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The pupil feigned sickness on the day of his exam.”
- “He feigned that he had gone home at the appointed time.”
- “So, you know, an APD person is manipulative, feigns affectionate or warm feelings, but doesn't feel them, and is”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “feigns”
- Pronunciation:
- FAYNZ
- Syllables:
- FAYNZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- feigns
- Primary stress:
- FAYNZ
- IPA:
- feɪnz
- Hear it in context
- feigns
Synonyms: “feigns”
Hear words related in meaning to “feigns” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “feigns”
-eɪnzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"feigns" (⁄feɪnz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "feigns" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about feigns
How do you pronounce “feigns”?
“feigns” is pronounced ⁄feɪnz⁄ (FAYNZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “feigns”?
The primary stress in “feigns” is on “FAYNZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “feigns” mean?
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
How can I hear “feigns” used in real sentences?
This page has 4 real-world video examples of “feigns” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “feigns”?
The "g" combined with "n" in "feigns" is unvoiced. Produce only the /n/ consonant sound. Pronouncing a hard /g/ is a telltale sign of non-native disfluency.