To pronounce "flailed", say FLAIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /fleɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fleɪld/
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"flailed" has 2 syllables: flail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Flailed" has 2 syllables: flail · ed.
The IPA transcription of "flailed" is /fleɪld/.
Flailed: To beat using a flail or similar implement.
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