How to pronounce failed

Say it like this: /ˈfeɪld/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈfeɪld/

What does failed mean?

adjunsuccessful

Decayed; worn out.

Bankrupt.

“The government is unwilling to bail out the failed bank.”

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