designate

/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/

Syllables des·ig·nate

Stress DES-ig-nate

Phonics Breakdown

des

/dez/

short e

ig

/ɪɡ/

short i

nate

/neɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to officially choose or name someone or something for a role or purpose

Sound Reference

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des=/dez/(desk) + ig=/ɪɡ/(big) + nate=/neɪt/(late)

Example

The manager will designate a new team leader tomorrow.