To pronounce "tearful", say TEARF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪə.fʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtɪə.fʊl/
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"tearful" has 2 syllables: tearf-ul. It rhymes with cheerful and fearful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Aaron was a little tearful until Laura came to reassure him.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tearful" has 2 syllables: tearf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "tearful" is /ˈtɪə.fʊl/.
Tearful: Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
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