How to Pronounce Faithful

To pronounce "faithful", say FAITHF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “faithful”

"faithful" has 2 syllables: faithf-ul. It rhymes with unfaithful, if that helps it stick.

What does faithful mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

    “The faithful pray five times a day.”

  2. Someone or something that is faithful or reliable.

adjective

  1. Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

    “My dog is a very faithful dog: he doesn't like to be petted by anybody else.”

  2. Having faith.

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Words that rhyme with faithful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unfaithful

Related words

loyaltrustworthytrustyreliabledependableauthentictrueaccurate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faithful"?▾

"Faithful" has 2 syllables: faithf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "faithful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faithful" is /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/.

What does "faithful" mean?▾

Faithful: (in the plural) The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

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