American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'fail' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "fail" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "fail"

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Simple pronunciation
fayl
IPA transcription
/feɪl/
Word frequency
1,967th

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What does "fail" mean?

  1. 1.to not succeed at something
  2. 2.to not pass a test or an exam

Examples of "fail" in a sentence

  • I failed my math test.
  • The business failed due to poor management.
  • He was afraid to fail the exam.

How common is "fail"?

Fail is the 1,967th most common word in English.

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