How to Pronounce Remorseful

To pronounce "remorseful", say REM-ors-ef-ul — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “remorseful”

"remorseful" has 4 syllables: rem-ors-ef-ul. It rhymes with forceful and resourceful, if that helps it stick.

What does remorseful mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person) Feeling or filled with remorse.

    “He was so remorseful that he voluntarily paid full restitution.”

  2. Expressing or caused by remorse.

    “There was a remorseful look on her face.”

Synonyms

apologeticpenitentregretful

Antonyms

remorselessunremorsefulunrepentant

Words that rhyme with remorseful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forcefulresourcefulhorsfall

Related words

ruefulrepentantcontritepenitentsorryregretfulashamedmournful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "remorseful"?▾

"Remorseful" has 4 syllables: rem · ors · ef · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "remorseful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "remorseful" is /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/.

What does "remorseful" mean?▾

Remorseful: (of a person) Feeling or filled with remorse.

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