How to Pronounce "failing"
word
/ˈfeɪɫɪŋ/
FAY-ling
/fˈeɪlɪŋ/
FAY-ling
Definition
A 'failing' is a lack of success or a weakness in someone’s character or performance. It can also mean a mistake, fault, or something that did not succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfeɪɫɪŋ/
British English
/fˈeɪlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAY-ling
UK
FAY-ling
Listen in Context
His greatest failing is impatience.
The project ended in failing.
A common failing is forgetting people’s names.
Despite his failings, everyone liked him.