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How to pronounce frail in American English

“frail” pronunciation by American speakers

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“frail” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Unpaid caregivers to frail or immunocompromised persons.

    CDC

  2. But she was quite frail then at that time.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. the door and determined there was somebody frail or vulnerable.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “frail”

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