How to pronounce failings
Say it like FAY-lingz. Failings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Failings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of failings
American and British speakers say failings in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-lingz.
What does failings mean?
- plural of failing How to pronounce failing
Questions about saying failings
How do you pronounce failings?
Say FAY-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in failings?
Failings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say failings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.