To pronounce "fearful", say FEARF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪəfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɪəfəl/
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"fearful" has 2 syllables: fearf-ul. It rhymes with cheerful and tearful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a fearful boy”
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fearful" has 2 syllables: fearf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "fearful" is /ˈfɪəfəl/.
Fearful: Frightening.
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