English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Frail Pronunciation
Frail is pronounced FRAYL, IPA /ˈfreɪl/.
FRAYL
US /ˈfreɪl/ · UK /ˈfreɪl/
Syllables: FRAYL (1 syllable)
adjective: Weak and easily broken or harmed, especially through age or illness.
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Frail in a Sentence
- Her grandmother has grown frail.
- The frail bridge was closed to traffic.
- He looked frail but walked unaided.
Common Mispronunciations of Frail
Not FRAL
An ai gives the long ay here, so the word rhymes with rail and pale.
Not fuh-RAYL
The fr is a single opening move, with no vowel sneaking in behind the f.
Tip: Frailty keeps the long ay and adds a beat, FRAYL-tee, which trips up anyone expecting a short vowel there.
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