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How to pronounce:
failed
Phonetic Transcription:
feɪl
Examples:
Remedial work has commenced on the failed portions of the bridge.
When the network failed to work, Blockbuster pulled out of the contract.
The agreement failed to materialize.
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Common mistakes of failed pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "failed" as /feɪld/. Tip: Remember to stress the only syllable: /ˈfeɪld/.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "failed" without the clear vowel sound, resulting in /fld/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the vowel sound /eɪ/ clearly as in /ˈfeɪld/.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly pronounce "failed" as /ˈfeɪ.ləd/, adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep it simple with one syllable: /ˈfeɪld/.
- Confusing with "fail": Learners sometimes pronounce "failed" as if it were the present tense "fail," resulting in /feɪl/. Tip: Remember that "failed" has a past tense ending, pronounced as /ˈfeɪld/.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce "failed" with a hard "d" sound, making it sound like /ˈfeɪld/. Tip: The correct pronunciation has a soft ending, /ˈfeɪld/, without exaggerating the "d."