How to pronounce failed
Say it like FAYLD. Failed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Failed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of failed
American and British speakers say failed in essentially the same way: /feɪld/ in the US and /feɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYLD.
What does failed mean?
- simple past and past participle of fail How to pronounce fail
- unsuccessful
- Decayed; worn out.
- Bankrupt.“The government is unwilling to bail out the failed bank.”
Words that rhyme with failed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of failed.
Questions about saying failed
How do you pronounce failed?
Say FAYLD. The American pronunciation is /feɪld/. In British English it is /feɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in failed?
Failed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say failed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪld/ and the British form is /feɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.