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How to pronounce design

design
/dɪˈzaɪn/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Design, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

He likes the simple elegance of Scandinavian design.

Words that rhyme with design

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce design?

Design is pronounced /dɪˈzaɪn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in design?

Design has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in design?

The second syllable: /dɪˈzaɪn/.

What rhymes with design?

shein, klein.

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