How to Pronounce Meaningful

To pronounce "meaningful", say MEAN-ingf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈminɪŋfʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈminɪŋfʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meaningful”

"meaningful" has 3 syllables: mean-ingf-ul.

What does meaningful mean?

adjective

  1. Having meaning, significant.

    “I think we made a meaningful contribution to this project today.”

Antonyms

meaningless

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Related words

significativesignificantsubstantiveunderstandablecomprehensiblepurposefulindicativesuggestive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meaningful"?▾

"Meaningful" has 3 syllables: mean · ingf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "meaningful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meaningful" is /ˈminɪŋfʊl/.

What does "meaningful" mean?▾

Meaningful: Having meaning, significant.

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