To pronounce "joyful", say JOYF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
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"joyful" has 2 syllables: joyf-ul. It rhymes with toyful and teufel, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Joyful" has 2 syllables: joyf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "joyful" is /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/.
Joyful: Feeling or causing joy.
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