How to Pronounce Futile

To pronounce "futile", say FUT-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuː.taɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfjuː.taɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “futile”

"futile" has 3 syllables: fut-il-e. It rhymes with brutal and utile, if that helps it stick.

What does futile mean?

adjective

  1. Incapable of producing results; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

Synonyms

useless

Antonyms

effectiveeffectual

Words that rhyme with futile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brutalutiletootlerootlepootlefootlelutealbutylscutalbootlesutile

Related words

uselessineffectualunproductiveotioseunavailingfruitlessbootlessvain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "futile"?▾

"Futile" has 3 syllables: fut · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "futile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "futile" is /ˈfjuː.taɪl/.

What does "futile" mean?▾

Futile: Incapable of producing results; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

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