How to Pronounce Frail

To pronounce "frail", say FRAIL — one syllable, IPA /fɹeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɹeɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frail”

"frail" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does frail mean?

noun

  1. A basket made of rushes, used chiefly to hold figs and raisins.
  2. The quantity of fruit or other items contained in a frail.

verb

  1. To play a stringed instrument, usually a banjo, by picking with the back of a fingernail.

adjective

  1. Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish
  2. Weak; infirm.

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Words that rhyme with frail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbalequail

Related words

weaklyfeebleinfirmweakdecrepitfragilefalliblebreakable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frail"?▾

"Frail" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frail" is /fɹeɪl/.

What does "frail" mean?▾

Frail: A basket made of rushes, used chiefly to hold figs and raisins.

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