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How to pronounce “fain

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Pronunciation guide for fain

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of fain with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Taryn Simon photographs secret sites 18 minutesCharles Fain was convicted of kidnapping, rape and murder
Definition summary
(chiefly UK, dialectal, or poetic) Often followed by of: glad, well-pleased.

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How to pronounce fain

Taryn Simon photographs secret sites 18 minutes

Charles Fain was convicted of kidnapping, rape and murder

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “fain

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (chiefly UK, dialectal, or poetic) Often followed by of: glad, well-pleased.
  • (UK, dialectal) Chiefly followed by to, or (obsolete) for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.
  • (obsolete, except in fair and fain) Favourable, well-disposed.
  • (obsolete) Accustomed, apt, wont.
  • [Adverb]
  • Chiefly preceded or followed by would.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive)
  • (intransitive)

Practice Nearby Words

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