How to Pronounce Beautiful

To pronounce "beautiful", say BEAUT-if-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbjutəfəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbjutəfəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bjˈuːtɪfəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “beautiful”

Break "beautiful" into 3 beats and lean on "BEAUT" — that's the stressed one.

What does beautiful mean?

adjective

  1. Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Used emphatically or ironically, after the noun it qualifies.

noun

  1. Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "beautiful"?▾

To pronounce "beautiful", say BEAUT-if-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbjutəfəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "beautiful"?▾

"Beautiful" has 3 syllables: beaut · if · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "beautiful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beautiful" is /ˈbjutəfəɫ/.

What does "beautiful" mean?▾

Beautiful: Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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