To pronounce "cheerful", say CHEERF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/
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"cheerful" has 2 syllables: cheerf-ul. It rhymes with fearful and tearful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“They enjoyed a cheerful room.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cheerful" has 2 syllables: cheerf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "cheerful" is /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/.
Cheerful: Noticeably happy and optimistic.
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