To pronounce "painfully", say PAINF-ully — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAINF-ully
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"painfully" has 2 syllables: painf-ully. It rhymes with banefully and gainfully, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Painfully" has 2 syllables: painf · ully.
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