How to Pronounce Failures

To pronounce "failures", say FAIL-ur-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FAIL-ur-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “failures”

"failures" has 3 syllables: fail-ur-es. It rhymes with duvaliers, if that helps it stick.

What does failures mean?

noun

  1. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
  2. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.

Synonyms

loser

Antonyms

successtriumph

Words that rhyme with failures

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

duvaliers

Related words

losernonstarterailmentsbankruptciesbeatingsblackoutsblundersbreaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "failures"?▾

"Failures" has 3 syllables: fail · ur · es.

What does "failures" mean?▾

Failures: State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

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