How to Pronounce Mournful

To pronounce "mournful", say MOURNF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɔːnfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɔːnfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mournful”

"mournful" has 2 syllables: mournf-ul. It rhymes with scornful, if that helps it stick.

What does mournful mean?

adjective

  1. Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.
  2. Fit to inspire mourning; tragic.

Words that rhyme with mournful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scornful

Related words

sorrowfuldolefulsadplaintivethreneticthrenodicwoefullugubrious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mournful"?▾

"Mournful" has 2 syllables: mournf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "mournful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mournful" is /ˈmɔːnfəl/.

What does "mournful" mean?▾

Mournful: Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

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