How to Pronounce "quail at"
expression
ˈkweɪɫ/ /ˈæt
KWALE-at
kwˈeɪl/ /ˈæt
kw-ALE-at
Definition
To suddenly feel afraid or to lose confidence when faced with something difficult, challenging, or frightening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkweɪɫ/ /ˈæt
British English
kwˈeɪl/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWALE-at
UK
kw-ALE-at
Listen in Context
She did not quail at the thought of speaking in public.
The soldiers did not quail at the enemy's attack.
He will not quail at any obstacle in his way.
She didn't quail at the prospect of moving abroad on her own.