How to pronounce jeofail
Say it like JEF-ayl. Jeofail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEF).
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- JEF
- ayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jeofail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jeofail
American and British speakers say jeofail in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEF-ayl.
What does jeofail mean?
- An oversight in pleading, or the acknowledgment of a mistake or oversight.
Where does jeofail come from?
From Old French j'ai failli (“I have failed”).
Questions about saying jeofail
How do you pronounce jeofail?
Say JEF-ayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jeofail?
Jeofail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEF). Broken into parts: JEF · ayl.
Do Americans and Brits say jeofail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛfeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.