To pronounce "skillful", say SKILLF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɪl.fəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskɪl.fəl/
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"skillful" has 2 syllables: skillf-ul. It rhymes with willful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Skillful" has 2 syllables: skillf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "skillful" is /ˈskɪl.fəl/.
Skillful: Possessing skill.
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