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How to pronounce “wail”

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Pronunciation guide for wail

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of wail with real speech in context.
Available examples
3 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Nellie McKay: "Clonie" 2 minutes, 15 seconds♫ I said, "Woof, be mine!" and you gave a wail and then ♫
Definition summary
(intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.

Example 1 of 3

How to pronounce wail

Nellie McKay: "Clonie" 2 minutes, 15 seconds

♫ I said, "Woof, be mine!" and you gave a wail and then ♫

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “wail”

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
  • (intransitive) To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
  • (intransitive) To make a noise like mourning or crying.
  • (transitive) To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
  • (slang, music) To perform with great liveliness and force.
  • [Noun]
  • A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
  • Any similar sound as of lamentation; a howl.
  • A sound made by emergency vehicle sirens, contrasted with "yelp" which is higher-pitched and faster.

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