To pronounce "nail-file", say NAILF-il-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NAILF-il-e
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"nail-file" has 3 syllables: nailf-il-e.
"Nail-file" has 3 syllables: nailf · il · e.
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