How to Pronounce "failure"
word
/ˈfeɪɫjɝ/
FAYL-yur
/fˈeɪliə/
FAYL-yuh
Definition
A failure is a lack of success in doing something or reaching a goal. It can also mean a person, plan, or machine that does not work as intended.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfeɪɫjɝ/
British English
/fˈeɪliə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAYL-yur
UK
FAYL-yuh
Listen in Context
The project was a failure.
The test failure surprised everyone.
The power failure lasted two hours.
He saw the startup's failure as a chance to learn.