To pronounce "careful", say CAR-ef-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛːfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɛːfəl/
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"careful" has 3 syllables: car-ef-ul. It rhymes with prayerful and dareful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He was a slow and careful driver.”
“They made a careful search of the crime scene.”
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"Careful" has 3 syllables: car · ef · ul.
The IPA transcription of "careful" is /ˈkɛːfəl/.
Careful: Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
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