How to pronounce failsafe
Say it like FAYL-sayf. Failsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/FAYL-sayf
UK British/ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/FAYL-sayf
- FAYL
- sayf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Failsafe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sayfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of failsafe
American and British speakers say failsafe in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ in the US and /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYL-sayf.
What does failsafe mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of fail-safe.
- Alternative form of fail-safe.
- Alternative form of fail-safe.
Questions about saying failsafe
How do you pronounce failsafe?
Say FAYL-sayf. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in failsafe?
Failsafe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYL). Broken into parts: FAYL · sayf.
Do Americans and Brits say failsafe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.