How to Pronounce “design”
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- American (US)
- /dɪˈzaɪn/
- British (UK)
- /dɪˈzaɪn/
- Australian (AU)
- /dɪˈzɑen/
What “design” means
noun — A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “design” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˈzaɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "design" mean?
design (noun): A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
How do you pronounce "design" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "design", /dɪˈzaɪn/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "design"?
/dɪˈzaɪn/ in American English, /dɪˈzaɪn/ in British English, /dɪˈzɑen/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "design"?
“design” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˈzaɪn/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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