To pronounce "grateful", say GRAT-ef-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
grateful
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/ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ɡɹˈeɪtfəl/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"grateful" has 3 syllables: grat-ef-ul. It rhymes with hateful and fateful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I'm grateful that you helped me out.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Grateful" has 3 syllables: grat · ef · ul.
The IPA transcription of "grateful" is /ˈɡɹeɪtfəɫ/.
Grateful: Appreciative; thankful.
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