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frail
Definition:
(nou) the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds (nou) a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
Phonetic Transcription:
freɪl
Examples:
He experienced all the frail weaknesses of humanity.
They appear frail and weak, but have a lot of strength in the arms.
He was 64 years old and in frail health at the time.
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Common mistakes of frail pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "frail" with a long "a" sound, like "frale." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /freɪl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ai" sounding like "ay."
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "f" sound, saying "rail" instead of "frail." This alters the meaning entirely. The correct start is /f/. Tip: Emphasize the "f" by practicing words that begin with it.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fra-IL." However, "frail" is a one-syllable word, pronounced with stress on the only syllable /freɪl/. Tip: Remember that "frail" has no extra syllables to stress.
- Overemphasizing the "l" sound: People sometimes pronounce "frail" with an exaggerated "l," making it sound like "fraill." The correct pronunciation is smooth without an extra vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "frail" quickly to maintain fluidity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "frail" with "fail" or "trail." Each word has distinct meanings and sounds. "Frail" is pronounced /freɪl/, while "fail" is /feɪl/. Tip: Create sentences using each word to reinforce their differences.