How to pronounce fails
Say it like FAYLZ. Fails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fails pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fails
American and British speakers say fails in essentially the same way: /feɪlz/ in the US and /feɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYLZ.
What does fails mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fail How to pronounce fail
- plural of fail How to pronounce fail
Words that rhyme with fails
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fails.
Questions about saying fails
How do you pronounce fails?
Say FAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /feɪlz/. In British English it is /feɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fails?
Fails is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say fails the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪlz/ and the British form is /feɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.