To pronounce "graceful", say GRAC-ef-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/
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"graceful" has 3 syllables: grac-ef-ul. It rhymes with disgraceful and caseful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“She is a graceful dancer.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Graceful" has 3 syllables: grac · ef · ul.
The IPA transcription of "graceful" is /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/.
Graceful: Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
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