How to pronounce failures
Say it like FAY-lyerz. Failures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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US American/ˈfeɪljɚz/FAY-lyerz
UK British/ˈfeɪljəz/FAY-lyuz
- FAY
- lyerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Failures 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.
- lyerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of failures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-lyuz.
What does failures mean?
noun
- plural of failure How to pronounce failure
Questions about saying failures
How do you pronounce failures?
Say FAY-lyerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪljɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪljəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in failures?
Failures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · lyerz.
Is failures pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfeɪljəz/ (FAY-lyuz).